Saturday 16th September |
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A few days each year, the Hampton Court Palace gardens are free to visit. |
| 10am to 5:30pm |
| | East Molesey |
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Travel back in time to the Middle Ages through handling medieval artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | City of London |
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This day of talks explores some of the palaces of Tudor London; where, how and why they were built. |
| 10am to 4pm |
| | Southwark |
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Take a tour of the Grade II listed Guildhall's main rooms and the former magistrate's court. |
| 10am to 4:30pm |
| | Kingston Upon Thames |
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St Paul's Bow Common has been described as 'the most significant church built after WWII in Britain' - a brutalist, inclusive and influential signpost for future church design. |
| 10am to 5pm |
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Occasional open day of a former railway water tower that now offers views across the Kings Cross area. |
| 10am to 4pm |
| | Kings Cross |
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For one day, the public can go on board a tall sailing ship at Canary Wharf for a look around. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | Poplar |
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The London Bus Museum will be running heritage buses dating from the 1950s to 1970s alongside the normal daily service on route 38, Victoria to Hackney. |
| 10am to 5pm |
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Bermondsey Street Festival is an annual celebration of music, dance, arts, cuisine and creativity |
| 11am to 7pm |
| | Southwark |
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A day of events, hands-on activities and ancient crafts focusing on nature. |
| 11am to 5pm |
| | Belvedere |
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The Ruislip Lido Railway is opening its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running. |
| 11am to 5pm |
| | Ruislip |
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Annual river race between Millwall and Richmond with hundreds of boats participating. |
| 11:30am to 5pm |
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This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London. |
| 12pm to 3pm |
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This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London. |
| 12pm to 4pm |
| | Fulham |
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Jason Fox speaks to the families of injured Armed Forces personnel about their loved ones’ recoveries, highlighting what it's like to support, witness and be a part of the process. |
| Starts at 1pm |
| | Chelsea |
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A promenade performance journey, spanning the streets of the historic Cloth Fair and Smithfield Grand Avenue. |
| 1pm to 7pm |
| | Barbican |
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Mysterious characters made of light and sound will take you on an extraordinary and mesmerising journey. |
| Starts at 2:45pm |
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Magical enchanting phantoms stride elegantly through the streets, endowed with transparent wings they seemingly float above the audience. |
| 6:15pm to 7pm |
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An evening of medieval storytelling and performance in the grounds of Eltham Palace. |
| 7pm to 9pm |
| | Eltham |
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Sunday 17th September |
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Every conceivable vehicle and pieces of apparatus used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site in a line-up of display and serving vehicles. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | Weybridge |
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A few days each year, the Hampton Court Palace gardens are free to visit. |
| 10am to 5:30pm |
| | East Molesey |
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Travel back in time to the Middle Ages through handling medieval artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | City of London |
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Frock Me! returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall with over 60 leading dealers of vintage and antique fashion, textiles and accessories. |
| 11am to 5:30pm |
| | Chelsea |
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The Ruislip Lido Railway is opening its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running. |
| 11am to 5pm |
| | Ruislip |
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An annual summer event featuring around 170 stands and over 10,000 teddy bears for sale, plus antiques and a teddy bear hospital. |
| 11:30am to 4pm |
| | Kensington |
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St Paul's Bow Common has been described as 'the most significant church built after WWII in Britain' - a brutalist, inclusive and influential signpost for future church design. |
| 12pm to 5pm |
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This is a rarer opportunity to tour the building, to hear its magificent organ and to enjoy stunning view of London from the top of its dome. |
| 1:30pm to 5pm |
| | Vauxhall Bridge |
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Monday 18th September |
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Lee Jackson will talk about the nineteenth century history of Portsmouth Street and its environs, focussing on ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ |
| 6pm to 8pm |
| | Holborn |
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Tuesday 19th September |
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A talk about the life and extraordinary works of Hilda Matheson, the first woman to be Talks Director of the BBC, and worked in intelligence in both the First and Second World Wars. |
| 2pm to 3pm |
| | Online |
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Portrayals of hackers in the movies lead us to believe that cybercriminals are young white males who wear hoodies. The cybercriminal population is actually much more diverse. |
| 6pm to 7pm |
| | Holborn |
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In this talk, author Niall Kishtainy draws us into the imaginative worlds of Thomas More, the Diggers, William Morris, and Extinction Rebellion protestors. |
| 6:15pm to 8pm |
| | Holborn |
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Join a panel and Q&A with gaming and design industry experts as they explore how they navigate this space, and how the fusion of game mechanics, psychology, cutting-edge design and technology can breathe new life into traditional industries. |
| 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
| | Camden |
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In this talk, author Niall Kishtainy draws us into the imaginative worlds of Thomas More, the Diggers, William Morris, and Extinction Rebellion protestors. |
| 6:30pm to 8pm |
| | Holborn |
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Take a journey around Paris through the fascinating history of the Métro. |
| 6:30pm to 8pm |
| | Soho |
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To mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Italy during the Second World War, bestselling historian James Holland recounts the dramatic opening months of the Italian campaign. |
| Starts at 6:30pm |
| | Chelsea |
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Members will be demonstrating various techniques and materials for realising your designs, throughout the weekend. |
| 7pm to 11pm |
| | Willesden |
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An evening centred around the innovative repurposing of Camden Highline and brownfield sites into award-winning gardens and vibrant urban spaces. |
| 7pm to 8pm |
| | Southwark |
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Wednesday 20th September |
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Tickets will be released today to visit London's newest and highest viewing gallery. |
| Starts at 9am |
| | City of London |
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The Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden opens its doors for the day. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | Battersea |
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Join a panel discussion with industry experts, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence within art and photography. |
| 6pm to 8pm |
| | Clerkenwell |
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The second in our part 1 series on Head Gardeners on Weds @ 6 from 13 Sept, £5 each or all 5 for £20 Our Wednesday evenings this Autumn will focus on head gardeners working at historic sites |
| 6pm to 7:30pm |
| | Online |
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Join architects Allies & Morrison along with Wandsworth Council and Lambeth Council for a talk about the Low Line |
| 6pm to 7:30pm |
| | Battersea |
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Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House. |
| 6pm to 7pm |
| | Trafalgar Square |
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The talk will focus on Wren the Courtier, exploring Wren’s position within Court under King William and Queen Mary. |
| 6:30pm to 8pm |
| | Greenwich |
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For an hour, you’ll have their right-of-passage, led by an expert guide as you explore the corners of the House rarely seen by the public. |
| Starts at 7pm |
| | Charlton |
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A talk about Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law, who took on the responsibility of cataloguing and promoting Vincent’s work. |
| Starts at 7pm |
| | Stockwell |
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Thursday 21st September |
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In this lecture, Dr Mikaela Bloomberg will examine the evidence for joint effects of sleep and physical activity on cognitive function. |
| 1pm to 2pm |
| | Online |
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A presentation about a new concert hall that's been created in Nine Elms. |
| 2:30pm to 5pm |
| | Battersea |
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At this event you will meet the artist behind the extraordinary recreations. |
| 6pm to 8pm |
| | Chelsea |
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Could artificial intelligence be used to tackle online harms to children? What are the specific “solutions” AI could offer? |
| 6pm to 7pm |
| | Holborn |
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Uncover the captivating mysteries of Neanderthals in a thrilling exploration with Ludovic Slimak. |
| 7pm to 8:30pm |
| | Hanover Square |
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Friday 22nd September |
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The modernist, a quarterly magazine dedicated to modernist architecture and design, presents a two-day event featuring some of the best independent publishers in the field. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | Marylebone High St |
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An occasional guided tour around one of the City of London's older grand Livery Halls. |
| 11am to 12:30pm |
| | City of London |
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The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival will return to Horace Walpole’s ‘Gothic castle’ this autumn. |
| 11am to 5pm |
| | Twickenham |
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Richard Doherty revisits the Battle of Arnhem, an Allied effort to advance across the River Rhine during the Second World War. |
| 12pm to 1pm |
| | Chelsea |
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In this talk, Head of Early Modern Records, Dr Neil Johnston will discuss how Oliver Cromwell ruled England, Scotland and Ireland before the country collapsed into anarchy and Charles II was restored as King. |
| 2pm to 3pm |
| | Online |
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Join Rose Bruford College, a world-leading specialist higher education institution, for an exploration of design in performance settings. |
| 4:30pm to 7pm |
| | Greenwich |
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A large puppet parade through central Woolwich. |
| 6:45pm to 7:15pm |
| | Woolwich |
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A three-part lecture series on how AI broke the internet in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute. |
| 7pm to 8:30pm |
| | Hanover Square |
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WiFi Wars returns to the Ri for their gaming extravaganza. |
| 7pm to 8:30pm |
| | Hanover Square |
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Saturday 23rd September |
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Metrobus operation is 40 this year so there will be a garage open day at Orpington. |
| 10am to 4pm |
| | Orpington |
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A weekend of art, mudlarking and performance at the historic Queen's House within the grounds of the National Maritime Museum. |
| 10am to 4pm |
| | Greenwich |
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The modernist, a quarterly magazine dedicated to modernist architecture and design, presents a two-day event featuring some of the best independent publishers in the field. |
| 10am to 5pm |
| | Marylebone High St |
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This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London. |
| 11am to 4pm |
| | Tottenham |
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The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival will return to Horace Walpole’s ‘Gothic castle’ this autumn. |
| 11am to 5pm |
| | Twickenham |
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Would you like to try kayaking on the Thames in a sea kayak? London's only dedicated sea kayaking club CKC is running some taster sessions. |
| 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| | Chiswick |
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A live panel discussion and Q&A with Fortnum’s sustainability stars. |
| 12pm to 1:30pm |
| | New Oxford Street |
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Spend an evening with renowned classicist and historian, Mary Beard, as she shines the spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar to Alexander Severus. |
| Starts at 7:30pm |
| | Barbican |
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