| Saturday 29th October |
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| A note that a steam train will chug its way around Southwest London and out to Surry at lunchtime and return in the afternoon. |
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| Lose yourself among the National Poetry Library’s collection as it shows off its hidden gems and hosts live readings, with a particular focus on the environment. |
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| Train enthusiast and internet sensation Francis Bourgeois will be in-store signing copies of his brand new book, The Trainspotter's Notebook. |
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| A panel discussion to mark the centenary of the BBC and get a glimpse behind the scenes of one of its longest running shows. |
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| Join journalist and broadcaster Mark Urban as he launches his new authorised history exploring the formation of the Parachute Regiment during the Second World War. |
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| Sunday 30th October |
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| A talk about the work to compile a list of approximately 50,000 servicemen and women of whom over 2,000 died in World War One. |
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| Once a month, the oldest building in Hackney, St Augustine's Tower is open, so you can climb up to the top. |
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| Watch the original Phantom of the Opera this Halloween with unique Wurlitzer theatre organ accompaniment. |
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| Monday 31st October |
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| Premature burial has unquestionably happened in the past and there are some recent cases of people being saved from the brink. |
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| This lecture will explore the future of digital education, and what this means for learners and teachers from schools and universities |
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| Feel the chill on your neck at our very special outdoor Halloween screening of An American Werewolf in London in collaboration with Rebel Reel Cine Club |
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| Death Lines: Walking London's Horror History is the first walking guide to the capital’s role in the evolution of horror cinema |
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| A chance to tour the Kilmorey Mausoleum in St. Margarets after dark. |
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| Tuesday 1st November |
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| In this lecture, which considers the importance and power of oral history, we will hear first-hand testimonies; understand why many partition survivors chose silence and are speaking now, and how its legacy persists down the generations. |
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| Travel from the intrigues of medieval Chiswick to the lost circus streets of Hackney, bobbing on the waters of buried brooks. |
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| Join Felix Flicker as he introduces the magic of condensed matter physics, from the subtle spells that conjure crystals from chaos, to creating new particles which have never before been seen. |
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| Local historian Brian Green talks about how Dulwich farms became the sports fields of today. |
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| Wednesday 2nd November |
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| Insights into the history of a job that has been around for more than 800 years. |
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| Join architect and author Reinier de Graaf for a conversation exploring architecture, writing and how they can influence one another. |
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| Novelist Chloe Aridjis returns to perform her ‘enchanting’ magic lantern presentation. |
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| Lee Prosser, Buildings Curator at Historic Royal Palaces will explain how these spaces were brought back to life and what they can tell us about food and drink at Kew Palace. |
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| Explore the country houses of the Scottish Highlands. |
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| Thursday 3rd November |
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| A monthly late opening of the restored Roman temple found near Bank in the City of London in the 1950s, and recently restored to its original subterranean location. |
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| An evening opening of the Royal College of Physicians Museum (normally only open Mon-Fri). |
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| This lecture looks at the reasons why AI is hailed as an unprecedented revolution using practical examples from healthcare and business. |
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| On the first Thursday of the month, Holborn's Novelty Automation has a bar in the store for their late-night opening. |
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| A lecture by Dr Eleanor Dobson to mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. |
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| Explore a practical vision of how small changes can transform our relationships and communities. |
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| In a talk, Tudor historian Nathen Amin looks at the myriad conspiracies and murky plots which sought to depose the Tudor usurper early in his reign |
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| Internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge and BBC broadcaster Samira Ahmed talk about his multi-media practice and his current exhibition at the RA. |
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| A talk about food production for the Georgian owners of Gunnersbury Mansion. |
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| Friday 4th November |
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| Join Tim Saunders as he discusses the role of the Light Division and its successes during the Peninsular War. |
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| Saturday 5th November |
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| Monthly behind the scenes tours of the local theatre. |
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| A tour of newly-installed letterpress studio and a chance to watch Simon Trewin demonstrating traditional print techniques |
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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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