As the world's most popular movie saga celebrates its 30th anniversary later this month, the Star Wars universe descends on the capital.
Star Wars fans now have a chance to get to know all their favourite characters a bit better without the need to travel to a galaxy far, far away.
One of the biggest exhibitions ever of original props and costumes from the classic sci-fi series has come to London.
"We are expecting serious numbers through the door - this is the biggest of its kind in the UK," said a spokesman for Star Wars: The Exhibition, which opens at County Hall today.
The star attractions are likely to be the costumes for Yoda, C-3PO and Darth Vader.
Jedi masters will be on hand to explain about Wookiees, Death Stars, the Force and Midi-chlorians to people not familiar with the blockbuster films.
And budding Luke Skywalkers will be able to attend a Jedi training school, with an opportunity to fight a Sith Lord.
And budding Luke Skywalkers will be able to attend a Jedi training school, with an opportunity to fight a Sith Lord.
The first Star Wars film was released in the US on May 25 1977 and scooped six Oscars, mostly for the technical work of the British team involved.
Star Wars: The Exhibition runs on London's South Bank until September 1.
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