| Saturday 18th January |
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| Help to clean up the riverside foreshore along the Isle of Dogs. |
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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 |
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| London Wildlife Trust welcomes the local community to awaken the apple trees to ensure a good harvest of fruit in autumn in a traditional Wassailing event. |
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| We live much of our lives away from the here and now – as we reminisce about the past, anticipate the future, daydream, enter the virtual worlds created by art and science |
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| Sunday 19th January |
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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 |
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| A chance to walk along the Deptford Creek while it is at low tide. |
| | Creekside Discovery Centre |
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| Monday 20th January |
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| This one-off lecture and panel talk beneath the glow of Jerram’s installation delves into the cultural and scientific significance of Mars |
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| Throughout history people have been curious about what lies ahead, perhaps originally linked to human survival |
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| Tuesday 21st January |
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| Wednesday 22nd January |
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| Using rare archival materials, Martin will detail the tragic events of the attack, highlight miraculous escapes, and reveal the devastating aftermath, shedding light on an often-overlooked chapter in the Hospital's history. |
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| Thursday 23rd January |
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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 |
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| Enjoy an evening in Dr Samuel Johnson's 17th-century house and explore his wonderful world of words with a glass of bubbly. |
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| Meet the exhibition curators and art director behind Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80s London exhibition at this lively panel discussion. |
| | Fashion and Textile Museum |
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| Kick off your weekend early and join them for a special Thursday evening late night opening of Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80s London. |
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| Join food historian Marc Meltonville at the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace as he explores the luxury of dining which played a central role in Italian Renaissance court culture |
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| Join us in this discussion looking into how AI might become present in the libraries, and what it would mean to remain trusted information providers in the age of AI |
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| How exposure to attributes of death through cemetery visits and literature helps to overcome the fears about the unavoidable natural process. |
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| Former land speed record holder Richard Noble returns to Brooklands to talk about his new project, an attempt on the water speed record |
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| Friday 24th January |
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| Hear from Michael Nicholas as he sheds light on the events and impact of the last major battle of the Zulu War |
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| Our brains consume around 20 Watts of power, a negligible amount in comparison to the multi-million Watts consumed by supercomputers |
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| This talk focuses on efforts to deal with forced marriages in the English Revolution and then in its aftermath, years in which the political salience of marriage, consent, and contract became especially fraught. |
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| Saturday 25th January |
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| A day of short talks about the powerful women of the Wars of the Roses - it's going to be epic! For nearly fifty years, the rival houses of Lancaster and York battled to take the crown of England, |
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| The Ultimate Snowdrop Sale is back for 2025 |
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| Wassail! Wassail! All over the town, Our toast it is white and our ale it is brown |
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| A spirited revival of the ancient tradition of Wassailing, where we’ll bless the orchard for a fruitful harvest in the coming year |
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| Explore the British Museum and how different cultures dealt with the concept of death and memorialisation! Explore the collections of The British Museum through a slightly different perspective! |
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| Swarms in nature, including birds, social insects and cells, coordinate in huge numbers to achieve common goals |
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