Madame Tussauds entity ceased to exist. On 17 July 2007, as part of the financing for the Tussauds deal, Merlin sold the freehold of Madame Tussauds to private investor Nick Leslau and his investment firm Prestbury under a sale and leaseback agreement. Although the attraction sites are owned by Prestbury, they are operated by Merlin based on a renewable 35-year lease. Madame Tussaud's wax museum became a major tourist attraction in London, incorporating (until 2010) the London Planetarium in its west wing and a large animated dark ride, "The Spirit of London", opened in 1993. Today's wax figures at Tussauds include historical
Chamber of Horrors (Madame Tussauds) accordance with Madame Tussaud's policy of not modelling persons whose likeness is unknown. Instead he was portrayed as a shadow. Figures of Jimmy Savile and Gary Glitter were destroyed rather than being relocated to the Chamber of Horrors. Visiting the exhibit was optional and not recommended for young children or pregnant women. The chamber closed until further notice on 11 April 2016, due to many complaints from families with young children and has since been replaced by a new attraction named the Sherlock Holmes Experience. Chamber of Horrors (Madame Tussauds) The Chamber of Horrors was one of the attractions at