Saturday 15th March |
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For one day only, London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge station. |
| | London Bridge Station - Southwark |
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Hear readings, rememberings and reflections from artists Grace Lau, Jem Southam, mitra tabrizian, Rosy Martin and Roy Mehta |
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Volunteers from Barnet Museum open the Barnet Physic Well, giving everyone free access to this little known part of Barnet's heritage |
| | Barnet Physic Well - Arkley |
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Sunday 16th March |
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The London Gaming Market is a place to buy retro video-games, board games and merchandise all in one place and is the ONLY event of its kind held in the heart of London. |
| | The Royal National Hotel - Euston |
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This annual event brings together visitors and Londoners alike to celebrate the many contributions the Irish community have made to our great city. |
| | Trafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square |
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Monday 17th March |
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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. |
| | Hellenic Residence - Mayfair |
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A talk about the history of King's Cross station. |
| | Guildhall library - City of London |
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This paper will explore three sites of nuclearity and artistic production in relation to their contrary cultural worlds – attempting to offer an art history attuned to cosmic time, radioactive half-lives, and the kinds of ultra-violet knowledge Walter Benjamin theorised. |
| | Courtauld Institute of Art - Farringdon |
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Tuesday 18th March |
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Discover how our collection of Edith Helena Adie’s watercolours helped to restore the gardens of an Edwardian National Trust property |
| | RHS Lindley Library - Pimlico |
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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 |
| | St Martin in the Fields - Trafalgar Square |
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Wednesday 19th March |
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An opportunity to discuss the life and works of Charles Dickens with his great-great-great-granddaughter and two other authors who have been inspired by his work. |
| | St George the Martyr Church - Southwark |
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This event will bring together experts, policymakers, and concerned citizens to exchange ideas and explore solutions to ensure a sustainable water future for our city. |
| | Bakers' Hall - City of London |
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Dr Jenny Poulton explores the fascinating possibility that cell biology resembles actual problem-solving and asks if there is a limit to the complexity of puzzles that cells can solve. |
| | The Old King's Head (Upstairs room) - Southwark |
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Thursday 20th March |
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An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of document conservation |
| | The London Archives - Clerkenwell |
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Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house and explore his wonderful House of Words with a glass of bubbly. |
| | Dr Johnson's House - Holborn |
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A talk about Inspector Minahan, whose investigation unravelled a similar, nefarious traffic in vulnerable young girls. |
| | Bow Street Police Museum - Covent Garden |
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Join author Wendy Moore for a talk exploring the incredible story of Jack and Eve - two women who were suffragettes, life-long partners and heroes of the First World War who saved the lives of wounded soldiers. |
| | Hunterian Museum - Holborn |
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A talk about the 1852 restoration of the chapel of St Mary Undercroft inside Parliament. |
| | Society of Antiquaries of London - Picadilly |
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To mark the 250th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s hasty departure from London, a hybrid roundtable discussion featuring leading historians of Early America. |
| | Benjamin Franklin House - Trafalgar Square |
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Friday 21st March |
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This session is a chance to to get up close and personal with Second World War documents in the Archives Study Area, along with an introductory talk and opportunity to see their London in the Second World War exhibition. |
| | The London Archives - Clerkenwell |
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In celebration of Women's History Month join a distinguished panel as they discuss the women who made Picasso. |
| | British Museum - Russell Square |
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Professor David Lambert explores the history of the West India Regiments and their impact on the culture of the Caribbean. |
| | National Army Museum - Chelsea |
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Saturday 22nd March |
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The world-famous gardens of Hampton Court Palace include 60 acres of spectacular formal gardens and 750 acres (304 hectares) of parkland, all set within a loop of the River Thames |
| | Hampton Court Palace - East Molesey |
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Following the completion of the major restoration project to the Victorian Subway, Crystal Palace Park Trust is able to open this incredible space to the public once again, just in time for its 160th |
| | Crystal Palace Subway - Upper Norwood |
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An indoor vintage fair focussing on home interiors, held in a dormant church in Bow. |
| | The Heritage & Arts Centre - Bow |
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Unlock Tate Modern’s history and architectural secrets in their Architecture Tour |
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A pop-up exhibition and discussion event, thinking about the public role of the palaeontological sciences. |
| | King's College London - Strand |
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Up to 400 crews of eights will row from Mortlake to Putney - free to watch from the riverside. |
| | Various locations - Strand |
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Join zine-makers and practitioners from around the world for a conversation exploring the histories, cultures and practices of DIY publications beyond UK/US zine making. |
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