| Saturday 22nd February |
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| The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house. |
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| Join us for a day of activities and science fun relating to the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES sponsored by CGI. |
| | Royal Institution (inc Faraday Museum) |
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| For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London. |
| | St Bartholemew the Great church |
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| Discover stories from Highgate's past, learn about North London heritage and hear about other local curiosities such as the Roman Kilns at Highgate Woods |
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| Sunday 23rd February |
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| The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house. |
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| Hackney Depot – a former bus garage turned vibrant venue is bringing together the finest dealers of vintage furniture, art, lighting, fashion, homeware and more for a new monthly flea market. |
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| Monday 24th February |
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| For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London. |
| | St Bartholemew the Great church |
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| Inside the Greek Ambassador's official London residence is a room preserved for nearly 60 years in memory of the man who once worked there and is now open to the public. |
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| The annual debate held by the London Press Club in association with the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers focuses on an important current media issue. |
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| A talk about the limitations of sharing news in Elizabethan England. |
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| Tuesday 25th February |
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| From the deliberate demolition of World Heritage Sites to the looting and neglect of historic buildings, ancient artefacts and archaeological landscapes, Afghanistan’s recent history is characterised by stories of cultural loss and destruction. |
| | Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum |
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| The Conversation is a series of weekly events talking about conflict and empathy, inequality and power, climate crisis and wonder through storytelling and action |
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| As part of LGBT+ History Month, the Royal College of Physicians Museum will be joined by American historian of the visual culture of medicine and science, Michael Sappol, to discuss his new book Queer Anatomies. |
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| Join Academy Fellows and historians on a whirlwind tour through the history of misinformation. |
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| Join Patricia Lovett to shine a spotlight on the skilled scribes responsible for the scripts which still resonate today. |
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| Wednesday 26th February |
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| For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London. |
| | St Bartholemew the Great church |
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| As night falls, explore Horace Walpole’s enchanting Gothic castle, just as he envisioned it. |
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| A round table debate with Dr Chris Kempshall wrote a historical who wrote a history of the Star Wars empire, about how he approached writing a fictional history as an academic historian |
| | The Institute of Historical Research (IHR) |
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| Join political commentator Ash Sarkar to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack. |
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| Historian Miri Rubin examines the lives and experiences of Jews in medieval Europe. |
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| Thursday 27th February |
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| A hands-on exploration of composting, from bin to wormery, and discover how to create the ultimate “black gold” for your garden. |
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| Join historian David Laird as he tells the story of the Great Fire of London and the rebuilding of the City of London. |
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| Join Dr Joseph Yannielli for his talk on An African Abolitionist at Fulham Palace: Augustus Hanson and the Bishop of London. |
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| Prepare to be captivated by fire displays, circus performances that dazzle with artistry and movement, and hands-on workshops to spark your creativity |
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| Join Professor Helen Cowie to learn about human-animal interactions during the 19th century, and find out how industrialisation, urbanisation and imperial expansion reconfigured cross-species relation |
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| Take a close look at works by Rembrandt, and a selection of his followers, housed both in the Wallace Collection and beyond. |
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| Focusing on two community channels, Swindon Viewpoint (1973) and Channel 40 in Milton Keynes (1976), this paper will trace the architectural implications of this new form of television. |
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| Friday 28th February |
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| Step into the historic Watermen's Hall and discover the world of the famous Thames Watermen & Lightermen through the artefacts recovered by mudlarks. |
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| For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London. |
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| A special drawing themed Soane Late inspired by the exhibition Soane and Modernism: Make It New. |
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| Join John Gilbert McCurdy as he tells the story of Robert Newburgh, a British Army chaplain whose trial reveals the link between sexuality and revolution in the late 18th century. |
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| Celebrate the legacy of the 1225 Magna Carta ahead of its 800th anniversary. |
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| Saturday 1st March |
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| Step into the historic Watermen's Hall and discover the world of the famous Thames Watermen & Lightermen through the artefacts recovered by mudlarks. |
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| For the next few weeks, there's a chance to see a replica 300 year old printing press in use in central London. |
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| Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine. |
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| Exhibitions closing shortly |
| The first joint exhibition of Antoni Malinowski and Hélène Binet in a public gallery, celebrating their deep sensitivity and understanding of light and architectural space and form. (Ends on Sat, 22nd Feb) |
| The oasis of Dunhuang, at the edge of the Gobi Desert, was once a bustling town on the famous Silk Road connecting China and the Mediterranean (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks and spices at bazaars - these are the images that come to mind when we think of the Silk Roads (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| Journey into the Barbie universe and discover over 250 remarkable objects, with rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| Churchill once wrote, ‘I always loved cartoons’, but complained that cartoonists ‘have great power indeed (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| A free interactive art trail for all to enjoy, explore seven light installations from British and international artists, a number of which are making their UK or London debut. (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| Through objects and installations, Halsey archives and remixes the changing signs and symbols of her environment, gathering physical and graphic material from her neighbourhood. (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| A community-focused exhibition celebrating the diversity, unity, and community legacy of the England football teams. (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| Visitors will be able to explore the iconic masks, puppets and costumes up-close and learn about the inspiration behind many of the show’s impressive designs. (Ends on Sun, 23rd Feb) |
| From the carved woodblocks of the early modern period to the new technique of X-Rays in the twentieth century, the exhibition Still Life reveals how different methods of representing nature have furth (Ends on Fri, 28th Feb) |
| The exhibition, consisting of 25 images, is an insightful exploration of the diverse clothing British Muslim men wear during Friday prayers, known as Jummah. (Ends on Fri, 28th Feb) |
| Transforming the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, 'Luminous' offers a fusion of art, sound, and architecture. (Ends on Fri, 28th Feb) |
| Six ornate items of furniture will have their secret compartments and lavish interiors opened to be seen for one month. (Ends on Fri, 28th Feb) |
| In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Chelsea Physic Garden honours diversity in both people and nature. This year, we’re excited to present an exciting line-up of events, including a unique trail that delves into the intriguing connections between LGBTQ+ themes and our living plant collection. (Ends on Fri, 28th Feb) |
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