| Saturday 21st June |
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| This spirited competition sees teams of four barrel-rolling their way across the historic Guildhall Yard, embracing the fun, tradition, and fellowship of Livery life. |
| | Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre - City of London |
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| A talk about the famous hotel followed by a tour of Kensal Green Cemetery for related graves. |
| | Kensal Green Cemetery Dissenters' Chapel - North Kensington |
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| A brick path leads visitors past lawns, raised beds, a water feature, a fire bowl, and a creative mix of plants from around the world, inc kowhai and hoheria trees, along with many shade-tolerant plants. |
| | 6 Thornhill Road - Islington |
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| Watch performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square. |
| | Trafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square |
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| A monthly display of classic cars in Waterloo - usually attracting around 20 vehicles. |
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| 150 plots on this long established, well managed site of 5½ acres hidden by trees on Cannon Hill Common. |
| | 51 Heath Drive - Raynes Park |
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| Annual local fete with all the usual things - food, drink, stalls, live music etc. |
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| Community day celebrating Brentford's waterways. With floating market, live music, dance, arts & crafts, water sports, street food and more |
| | Brentford Town Centre - Brentford |
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| Talk all things graphic novels, find out more about the behind-the-scenes of the industry, discover the steps to getting published and meet some of the established and rising stars of the graphic novel world. |
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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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| The opening includes their annual Summer Show, a celebration where prize-winning flowers, fruit and vegetables are exhibited then auctioned at 4.30pm. |
| | 18A The Pleasance - Putney |
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| Sunday 22nd June |
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| Enjoy extensive bus displays, heritage bus trips, music and children’s entertainment. |
| | Brooklands Museum - Weybridge |
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| C17 Renaissance walled gardens on the outskirts of Harefield inc a geometrically designed organic kitchen garden |
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| Mitcham Carnival’s street parade is back after 12 years, followed by a local fair on the village green. |
| | Three Kings Piece - Mitcham |
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| Discover this artist’s garden, a tranquil south facing space where art and nature unite. |
| | 19 Lovelace Road - Dulwich |
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| Warren Mews is a place where pots of paradise flowers, window boxes bursting with geraniums and containers of olive trees rule the street. |
| | Warren Mews - Tottenham Court Road |
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| Large, sunny garden with an open aspect and far-reaching views towards the North Downs from a roof terrace. |
| | 31 Ryecroft Road - Streatham |
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| Watch performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square. |
| | Trafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square |
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| This small, romantic L-shaped garden has a high treetop deck overlooking a woodland area with a second deck below and small hut |
| | 123 South Park Road - Wimbledon |
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| A garden filled with herbaceous plants, roses, and clematis, a magnet for bees and butterflies. Gravel paths lead to secret corners with seating. |
| | 37 Crescent Road - Beckenham |
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| Large colourful suburban garden enclosed by trees and varieties of bamboo. |
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| Monday 23rd June |
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| Meet some of the award winning designers and landscape architects, who have each imagined a garden of the future, to inspire, motivate and provoke. |
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| At a time when the UK’s infrastructure sector is grappling with rising costs, delays, and inefficiencies, what lessons can be learned from this success story? |
| | Institution of Civil Engineering - Pimlico |
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| Chemist Kathryn Harkup delves into the science of poisons used by Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. |
| | Royal Institution (inc Faraday Museum) - Mayfair |
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| Tuesday 24th June |
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| Learn about the unique architectural features of the last surviving Grade I listed historic townhouse in Fleet Street Quarter. |
| | Dr Johnson's House - Holborn |
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| Wednesday 25th June |
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| A tour of one of South Norwood’s most recognisable landmark buildings. |
| | Stanley Arts - South Norwood |
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| The usually private gardens at The Charterhouse will be open for three evenings this summer. |
| | The Charterhouse and Museum - Clerkenwell |
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| Join writer, broadcaster and unrepentant food geek Tim Hayward as comes together with friends to discuss what makes a classic dish |
| | Fortnum and Mason - New Oxford Street |
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| Enjoy the quiet of Southwark Cathedral in the evening by attending this exclusive after-hours history tour. |
| | Southwark Cathedral - Southwark |
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| Thursday 26th June |
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| How did we come to think of ourselves as survivors in a world where species can vanish forever? |
| | The Linnean Society of London - Picadilly |
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| Explore the dramatic rise and decline of Lady Emma Hamilton, a renowned 18th-century figure known for her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most celebrated women of her time. |
| | St Marylebone Parish Church - Camden |
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| Join Claudia Hammond and a panel of guests from different areas of expertise to discuss the latest evidence on the relationship between water, climate change and health. |
| | Wellcome Collection - Camden |
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| Join the RCEA to hear speakers present the key achievements of the Colindale underground station project and the lessons learnt so far. |
| | Institution of Civil Engineering - Pimlico |
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| Friday 27th June |
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| This talk will delve deeper into the operation and history of the waterworks, including an overview of how London gets it water. |
| | The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - Strand |
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| Dr Johnny Drain is dedicated to exploring how we can feed the world in a more healthy, equitable and ecologically-friendly way. |
| | Fortnum & Mason - New Oxford Street |
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| A talk by Peter Moore author of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Britain and the American Dream (1740-1776) |
| | St Bartholemew the Great church - Barbican |
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| Learn about the history of gin with alcoholic drinks expert and author, Jane Peyton. |
| | Foundling Museum - Clerkenwell |
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| Writer and broadcaster Kevin Le Gendre and legendary saxophonist Courtney Pine speak to curator Dr Aleema Gray about Black British music |
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| How did over 250 music hall artistes and entertainers come to be buried in Tooting? |
| | Lambeth Cemetery and Crematorium - Tooting |
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| Jessica Meyer examines how new ideas and technologies helped to push military medical care forwards during the First World War. |
| | National Army Museum - Chelsea |
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| Saturday 28th June |
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| Today, a London Transport branded train will attempt to visit 13 mainline London terminus stations -- offering a rare chance to see the train on the mainline tracks. |
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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. |
| | Van Gogh House Museum - Stockwell |
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| View a collection of over 470 objects telling the story of Wandsworth Prison and its development |
| | Wandsworth Prison Museum - Wandsworth |
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| Admire small aircraft landing on the Airstrip! This will be an ideal chance to see (and hear) aircraft up close. |
| | Brooklands Museum - Weybridge |
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| A chance to see inside the remains of a Tudor waterworks system that once fed Hampton Court Palace. |
| | Coombe Conduit - Norbiton |
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| A panel discussion and tour of the spectacular mausoleum of Victorian explorers, Sir Richard Francis Burton and Lady Isabel Burton. |
| | St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church - Mortlake |
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| Join expert guide Dan de la Motte as he showcases the lives and experiences of queer soldiers who have served in the Army. |
| | National Army Museum - Chelsea |
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| Join a serving soldier for an exclusive guided tour of the Soldier gallery to celebrate Armed Forces Week. |
| | National Army Museum - Chelsea |
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| A note that a flotilla of sailing boats will pass through Tower Bridge today, hang around a bit, then leave via Tower Bridge again. |
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| An evening of queer stories, rebellious revelry and a riot in stilettos. |
| | Fenton House and Garden - Hampstead |
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| Astrophysicist Niayesh Afshordi explores the latest debates on the origin of our Universe. |
| | Royal Institution (inc Faraday Museum) - Mayfair |
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