Saturday 15th June |
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A weekend of science events, talks and tours all taking place around the South Kensington museum. |
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For one day only, c2c trains will be using the rarely used bow curve railway track between Limehouse and Stratford stations. |
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Come and explore the historic Grade II listed Orpington Priory & Gardens. |
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A monthly display of classic cars in Waterloo - usually attracting around 20 vehicles. |
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For one month - self-guided tour of Fairbairn Hall on Saturdays in June. |
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This event brings together around 40 of the leading national and international antiquarian map dealers to display (and sell) their maps. |
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Two sets of military gun salutes will take place today to mark the Official Birthday of HM The King |
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Look to the skies for a large military aircraft flypast over London, including the Red Arrows. |
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Annual collaboration with the London Festival of Architecture showcasing progressive manifestos envisioning a more inclusive London, developed by emerging voices in architecture and the built environment. |
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Focusing on historical London spaces, this talk will explore aspects of gay male cruising. |
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LSE Press author Naila Kabeer and Philip Hensher will explore the purpose and value of different narrative forms, as well as considering the impact of literature on global communities. |
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Kelly Clancy explores games' impact on war, AI, and democracy, arguing our fascination with games unveils the essence of human nature. |
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A note that the cruise ship, Star Legend, will visit central London for a day -- and will pass through Tower Bridge. |
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Sunday 16th June |
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A weekend of science events, talks and tours all taking place around the South Kensington museum. |
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This event brings together around 40 of the leading national and international antiquarian map dealers to display (and sell) their maps. |
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Vintage market at a local south London brewery. Vintage traders indoors and outside, beer brewed on site and street food. |
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Monday 17th June |
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Does the UK’s constitution provide too much freedom for those that wish to abuse it? |
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Eugenia Cheng explores maths' wonders, demystifying them with passion, from -1(-1) to algebra's purpose, she unveils maths' true, living essence. |
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Tuesday 18th June |
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This talk will look at a brief history of railway signalling to understand how and why we signal trains. |
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In this talk, Hilton talks you through the process of propagating houseplants and explains all the necessary techniques. |
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Wednesday 19th June |
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An annual ceremony that will see a rose paraded through the City of London. |
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A talk exploring the history of this Victorian prison with Stewart McLaughlin, curator of Wandsworth Prison Museum. |
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In an era supposedly characterised by shorter attention spans, and greater competition for that attention, what space is left for the public lecture and what is its purpose? |
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An illustrated talk exploring the achievements of the Red Vienna housing programme in the 1920s. |
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Waterstones Piccadilly, formerly Simpson’s department store, is just one of the buildings featured in London’s Lost Department Stores. |
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How do we celebrate a park’s heritage whilst responding to the evolving needs of local communities, ecosystems, and the urban context? |
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Thursday 20th June |
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In this lecture, Will Palin, Chief Executive of Barts Heritage, will discuss the challenges and complexities of the project. |
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In this lecture, Elizabeth Norton explores seven ages of Tudor woman, from childhood to old age. |
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An evening exploring the history of the Bank of England’s remarkable building. |
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The usually private gardens at The Charterhouse will be open for three evenings this summer. |
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This talk will focus on LPT Phase 2 and the 32.5km of tunnel and 8 shafts constructed as part of Package 2 “Tunnels and Shafts”. |
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This edition of Christie’s Lates is dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Dame Vivienne Westwood. |
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Christopher Preston presents a gripping narrative of how some species are taking back vital, ecological roles. |
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This talk will explore the joint project of cultivating audiences and markets for modern design and architecture in Britain and how the pages of the magazines developed as a site for publicity and promotion. |
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Panel discussion on the rescue of neglected places through adaptive reuse and transformation. |
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Join Stanfords with Jack Cornish and his new book The Lost Paths: A History of How We Walk from Here to There as we journey across Britain's millennia-old network of pathways and revealing key moments throughout our history. |
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Friday 21st June |
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Whether you’re a fan of Bauhaus, brutalism, or anything in between, you’ll discover something to inspire and delight you. |
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Join curator Anna Lavelle as she explores the Waterloo campaign through iconic depictions by the acclaimed Victorian artist Lady Butler. |
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Prize-winning historian Kathryn Hughes on the quirky history of how Victorian and Edwardian Britain fell in love with cats. |
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Join exhibition curator Charlotte Bolland as she introduces the Gallery’s new major exhibition Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens. |
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Saturday 22nd June |
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Watch teams drive 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich and Westminster. |
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If you lead a free from lifestyle due to medical needs or a lifestyle preferences, this is the show for you. |
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Celebrate centuries of queer Londoners through talks, tours and crafts. |
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Tour a historic Grade II listed water tower with views of the Kings Cross area and St Pancras station. |
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Whether you’re a fan of Bauhaus, brutalism, or anything in between, you’ll discover something to inspire and delight you. |
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A weekend of performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square. |
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London Okinawa Day is a yearly festival celebrating the unique music, food, and culture of Japan's southernmost prefecture. |
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Hermitage Community Moorings is a cluster of boats next to Tower Bridge that hosts an occasional open weekend to let the public onboard for a look around. |
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Commemorate the Battle of Waterloo with us at Apsley House, the home of the first Duke of Wellington, on the anniversary weekend. |
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Do you want to hear about how a small factory in Forest Gate quickly turned into the largest manufacturer of sweets in the UK? |
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One day local fete event based around the Brentford Canal area. |
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For one month - self-guided tour of Fairbairn Hall on Saturdays in June. |
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Join James Ball, Professor Chris French, Professor Karen Douglas, Brent Lee and Jonn Elledge for a deep dive into conspiracy theory and culture. |
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Join authors James Costa and Bobbi Angell for an illustrated lecture based on their new book Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the Curious World of Plants. |
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Join IWM's Head of Art, Rebecca Newell, in conversation with Tom Edwards, Managing Director of the art gallery and dealership Abbott and Holder. |
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Step inside the neo-Egyptian tomb of the Earl of Kilmorey and uncover their fascinating story. |
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