| Saturday 6th July |
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| This exhibition marks the 30th anniversary of the ordination of 1200 women to the priesthood in the Church of England. |
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| Monthly opening on a Saturday of this exhibition which is usually only open Mon-Fri. |
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| Normally you need to pay to visit the gardens, but on a few weekends a year, the gardens are free to visit. |
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| Visit the Museum Depot in Acton, west London to discover the story of transport past and present and imagine what a green future could look like for London. |
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| There will be over 100 independent stalls selling a huge variety of goods from lovely children's clothes to luxury dog food, antiques, kaftans and much more. |
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| The official historian of the series, Robert Ross, hosts another full day of hilarious anecdotes, rare clips from the vaults, and a roll-call of very special guests. |
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| Just a note that if you were thinking of ever visiting, then the week of the anniversary might be a nice one to choose. |
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| Watch demonstrations by crew, learn lifesaving skills, hear stories about the lifeboats on the deck of Cutty Sark, and see our shipwright in action. |
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| Listen to talks, buy specialist plants, get advice, and take part in tours at the Plant Fair. |
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| Twice a year, the island opens up to the public and the studios open their doors to visitors providing a unique opportunity to see inside a real working artist’s studio |
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| Join the Institute of Making team for an afternoon filled with collaborative activities and interactive demonstrations. |
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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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| 200 boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and other craft will gather along Thames in front of Hampton Court Palace to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI. |
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| David Jamieson reveals Galileo's secrets in the first planetary discovery and how it reshaped celestial science forever. |
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| Sunday 7th July |
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| Weather permitting, at sunrise this morning, up to 50 hot air balloons will fly over central London. |
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| Normally you need to pay to visit the gardens, but on a few weekends a year, the gardens are free to visit. |
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| London's largest outdoor flea market, hosting over 200 traders of vintage home decor, & peddlers of preloved bargains. |
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| Visit the Museum Depot in Acton, west London to discover the story of transport past and present and imagine what a green future could look like for London. |
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| Just a note that if you were thinking of ever visiting, then the week of the anniversary might be a nice one to choose. |
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| Watch demonstrations by crew, learn lifesaving skills, hear stories about the lifeboats on the deck of Cutty Sark, and see our shipwright in action. |
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| The UK’s largest one-day chess event is aimed at anyone who loves or wants to learn chess, and is completely free of charge. |
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| TYC looks forward to inviting members of the public to try sailing or paddleboarding, enquire about membership, cruising and training opportunities. |
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| Twice a year, the island opens up to the public and the studios open their doors to visitors providing a unique opportunity to see inside a real working artist’s studio |
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| Heath Street is closed to traffic and will be lined with over 100 stalls selling artisan crafts, designer fashions, and international food and drink. |
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| Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill. |
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| Plotholders at London’s oldest allotment are giving guests the opportunity to experience a genuine part of the capital’s history. |
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| Monday 8th July |
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| Tuesday 9th July |
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| The world's oldest rowing race on the Thames between London Bridge and Chelsea. |
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| Dr Helen Lewandowski explores how royal photographic portraits circulated in the printed press and social media from the mid-19th century to today. |
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| Wednesday 10th July |
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| A short procession in full ceremonial garb by the Worshipful Company of Vintners from their Livery Hall on Upper Thames Street to the local church. |
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| Thursday 11th July |
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| An illustrated talk to find out more about the Society of Photographic Relics of Old London's striking collection. |
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| City Beerfest brings together a selection of top brewers, a variety of food stalls, and live music. |
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| In this lecture, Nicola Clark explores the daily lives of ladies-in-waiting, revealing the secrets of recruitment, costume, what they ate, where (and with whom) they slept. |
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| The usually private gardens at The Charterhouse will be open for three evenings this summer. |
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| Journey through the history of the Household Cavalry after hours in this evening tour. |
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| Join a panel of experts as they discuss the role and importance of football during the First World War. |
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| A ground-breaking history of women in intelligence in the 20th century – showing how they were central to MI organisations from the outset. |
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| Join Lara Maiklem as she discusses the follow-up to her bestselling Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames with Hannah MacInnes |
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| Explore the fascinating world of gases with Mark Miodownik. From neural pathways to climate crises, a captivating journey unfolds. |
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| Historian and filmmaker David Olusoga charts the story of Black British history, bringing to light overlooked narratives, in conversation with Nesrine Malik. |
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| Friday 12th July |
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| Dr James Mackay explores how Black freedom seekers found refuge with the British Army during the American War of Independence. |
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| Join Helen Fry to learn about MI9, the WWII organisation that engineered the escape of Allied forces from behind enemy lines. |
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| This panel discussion will explore different perspectives on the experience of adapting the biographies of Queens for storytelling in musicals, operas and plays, novels, film and television. |
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| An evening to learn about the gardens of the Bloomsbury group. |
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| Saturday 13th July |
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| A note that a steam train will pass through North London in the morning and return in the evening. |
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| Around 300 exhibitors offering fashion, jewellery, gifts and homeware for browsing plus food and drink stalls from some of Barnes’ bars and restaurants. |
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| A day of talks exploring the archaeology of London buildings. |
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| Step into the world of The Great British Nanny in this one-day photo exhibition. |
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| Upminster Windmill has been extensively restored and is now open one weekend per month from Spring to Autumn. |
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| An old fashioned Fête in the picturesque garden square of Dean’s Yard next to Westminster Abbey with Morris Dancers, a brass band, BBQ and lots of stalls from bric a brac to gardening. Theres's also a raffle, tombola and games. |
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| A creative mix of street arts, performances and community interaction, that take over the area for one day. |
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