Saturday 10th July |
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A chance to get up close to a scale-model of the railway behind King's Cross |
| 10am to 4pm |
| | Islington |
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The annual Whitecross Street Party is one of London’s unique outdoor events, with a creative mix of street arts, performances and community interaction |
| 12pm to 6pm |
| | Moorgate |
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Watch the Covent Garden Piazza come to life with workshops and performances on the Royal Opera House Summer Stage. |
| 12pm to 3:30pm |
| | Covent Garden |
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The latest film by Frederick Wiseman – one of cinema’s greatest documentarians – reveals the labour involved in making, maintaining and improving a city for its citizens. |
| Starts at 1pm |
| | Barbican |
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Sunday 11th July |
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A chance to get up close to a scale-model of the railway behind King's Cross |
| 10am to 4pm |
| | Islington |
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The London Gaming Market is a place to buy retro video-games, board games and merchandise all in one place. |
| Starts at 12pm |
| | Euston |
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The annual Whitecross Street Party is one of London’s unique outdoor events, with a creative mix of street arts, performances and community interaction |
| 12pm to 6pm |
| | Moorgate |
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The skills of two artists created this pretty cottage style garden in a suburban setting. |
| 1:30pm to 5:30pm |
| | West Norwood |
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Sunny, 120 foot S facing garden, planted for colour. |
| 2pm to 6pm |
| | East Finchley |
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Susan Owens will discuss ghosts and her book ‘Ghosts a Cultural History’ in this zoom lecture |
| 8pm to 10pm |
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Monday 12th July |
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A statue celebrating the life and legacy of Street Cat Bob will be unveiled on Islington Green. |
| 11:55am to 12:30pm |
| | Online |
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A fact-packed and inspirational talk exploring two of London’s most iconic cultural hubs, South Kensington and the Barbican. |
| 5pm to 6:20pm |
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Hear about new research in the history of nursing, and find out why history is important for understanding nursing today. |
| 5:30pm to 7pm |
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Find out about HS2’s plans for the parkland and transport hub at Old Oak Common Station and feedback on these proposals. |
| 6pm to 7pm |
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Tuesday 13th July |
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Marking the diamond anniversary of the visit of Yuri Gagarin in 1961, City of London Guide Lester Hillman will explore the medieval and earlier astronomical heritage of the City |
| 2pm to 3pm |
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Journalist and commentator Jo Glanville leads a panel to explore examples of hidden heritage from Turkey, Egypt and Iraq. |
| 5pm to 6pm |
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A talk about the history of the Royal Horticultural Society. |
| 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
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This talk explains the social background to the transformation of Spa tows, and its effect on urban architecture and planning. |
| Starts at 6:30pm |
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Rediscover the lost opium dens of Limehouse with Dr Tom Bolton. |
| 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
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Join David Eagleman as he tells the inside story of our brains |
| 7pm to 8:30pm |
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Learn how honey is made, the ecological impact of bees and what they can teach us about maths, medicine and even architecture. |
| 7pm to 8pm |
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Wednesday 14th July |
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A short procession in full ceremonial garb by the Worshipful Company of Vintners from their Livery Hall to the local church. |
| Starts at 11:30am |
| | City of London |
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Find out about HS2’s plans for the parkland and transport hub at Old Oak Common Station and feedback on these proposals. |
| 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
| | Online |
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Dr Phil Sterling will show how we can achieve abundant wildlife on verges and look after it at much lower cost compared with standard mowing. |
| 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
| | Online |
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Weekly late night opening of Painshill park and gardens during June/July. |
| 5:30pm to 9pm |
| | Cobham |
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Find out what connects horror star Lon Chaney and romantic novelist Elinor Glyn. |
| 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
| | Online |
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Thursday 15th July |
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This webinar brings together key voices shaping the future of the Royal Docks. |
| 10am to 11am |
| | Online |
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A talk that explores the historical and modern-day development of vaccination comparing the first and only human disease eradicated by vaccination, smallpox, and today’s global challenge, COVID-19. |
| 6pm to 7:30pm |
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Experts discuss the drama, ceremony and pomp of the day. |
| Starts at 6pm |
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Bestselling Tudor historian Nathen Amin looks at the myriad conspiracies and murky plots which sought to depose the Tudor usurper early in his reign |
| 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
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Join the Science Museum and a panel of experts including Professor Chris Whitty who have been on the UK’s front line response to COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout. |
| 7:30pm to 8:45pm |
| | Online |
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Friday 16th July |
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Saturday 17th July |
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You are exhorted to visit your local independent purveyor of music and make purchases of physical storage media. |
| All day |
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Exploring the hidden churchyards and burial grounds in the heart of the City of London |
| 12pm to 2pm |
| | Barbican |
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