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SUMMARY:The Carmen Talks: Getting the Good Stuff Out There (In person)
DESCRIPTION:Legendary publisher\, Virago\, in memory of their pioneering founder Carmen Callil\, bring their lecture series\, The Carmen Talks\, back to The London Library. \nThe third in a series of five\, this talk by Kit de Waal reflects on her own activism as a writer\, publisher and reader. She’ll discuss what she drew on from her earlier careers in social services and criminal law to bring to her writing and publishing; how it informed her about people and exclusion and about goodness. While applauding the work within publishing to make it more inclusive\, she will talk about what still needs to be done and how. She says she has never thought of herself as a rebel\, ‘more of a miner\, excavating from the bottom\, getting the good stuff out so it can see the daylight’. This generosity of spirit underpins all her work – her novels\, her memoir\, her anthologies and her work with many trusts and charities\, among them: BookBanks; the Black Writers Guild\, Raising Readers\, and her new course\, Writing Kit. \nKit de Waal was born in Birmingham to an Irish mother and a Caribbean father. Her first novel My Name is Leon was published in 2016 and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award. She has since written seven books\, including her memoir\, Without Warning and Only Sometimes\, edited Common People\, an anthology of working-class writers\, and won many awards. Her most recent novel\, longlisted for the Women’s Prize\, is The Best of Everything. \nOur events programme is presented in partnership with Hakluyt & Company\, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors. \nBooks by Kit de Waal will be available to buy at the event and online from our partner bookshop Hatchards. \nThis event will take place in person at The London Library. Doors (and the bar) open at 6.30pm\, the talk will run from 7-8pm and the bar will close at 8.30pm. Tickets include a glass of wine. Please see our Event Access Guidelines before you arrive.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-carmen-talks-getting-the-good-stuff-out-there-in-person/
LOCATION:14 Saint James’s Square\, London SW1Y 4LG\, 14 St James's Square\, London\, SW1Y 4LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Literature,Writers
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SUMMARY:Great Fire of London Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the history of an infamous few days in September 1666\, which left destructive consequences for the people of London. Admire the iconic sites and stories of the Great Fire\, from its beginning on Pudding Lane to its outer edges\, near present day Smithfield Market. \nAs we navigate through the narrow streets of the City of London\, our expert guide will take you on a historical walk\, explaining how the fire started and how it quickly spread\, creating unprecedented destruction in its wake. Discover who was held responsible for the fire and hear stories of those who bravely fought to save the city. \nLearn how the Great Fire of London led to the development of modern building restrictions that transformed the city’s architectural landscape forever. Listen to tales of people who were impacted by the event and how some took advantage of the situation. \nJoin us on this fascinating walking tour and witness the transformation of the City of London from the ashes of a great tragedy. \n\nBook a guided walking tour HERE.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/great-fire-of-london-guided-walking-tour/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:William Wallace Memorial\, West Smithfield\, London\, EC1A 7AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Children,Family Activities,History,Museums,Sculpture,Writers
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SUMMARY:London Spanish Book & Zine Fair
DESCRIPTION:The LSBZF returns to Conway Hall\, London WC1R 4RL\, on Saturday 3rd October 2026 featuring renowned writers and publishers\, new voices and a curated selection of Spanish-language literature\, translations and bilingual works. Down to Earth is this edition’s theme! \nThe line-up of presentations at the London Spanish Book & Zine Fair features internationally acclaimed writers Mónica Ojeda (Ecuador)\, Rosario Villajos (Spain)\, Quinny Martínez-Hernández (Colombia)\, Gonzalo C García (Chile / UK)\, Karina Lickorish-Quinn (Perú / UK) and Sonia Quintero (Colombia)\, among others. \nExplore works from more than 60 participating publishers in the exhibitors’ hall and join us for presentations\, poetry readings\, panel discussions\, workshops\, children’s activities and more. Authors and publishers from Spain\, Argentina\, Bolivia\, Chile\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Cuba\, the Dominican Republic\, Ecuador\, El Salvador\, Honduras\, Jamaica\, Mexico\, Nicaragua\, Panama\, Paraguay\, Peru\, Puerto Rico\, the United Kingdom\, Uruguay\, Venezuela and the United States will exhibit and sell their latest works in the exhibitors’ hall.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/london-spanish-book-zine-fair/
LOCATION:Conway Hall\, 25 Red Lion Square\, London WC1R 4RL\, Conway Hall\, 25 Red Lion Square\, London WC1R 4RL\, London\, WC1R 4RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comics,Events in London,Literature,Poetry,Writers
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SUMMARY:Write & Shine: City of Subterfuge - Elizabeth Bowen and Muriel Spark (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Write & Shine bright and early\, live from The London Library for a 90-minute virtual writing workshop exploring London as a city of espionage\, secrecy and hidden lives. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll read fiction by London Library members Muriel Spark (1918–2006)\, whose novel The Hothouse by the East River channels her work in wartime intelligence and explores how the past continues to haunt the present\, and Elizabeth Bowen (1899–1973)\, whose masterpiece The Heat of the Day\, set in 1942\, places London at the heart of intrigue\, betrayal and shifting allegiances. We’ll think about the ways London lends itself to stories of secrecy: a city of subterfuge\, coded messages\, overheard conversations and shadowy encounters. \nThis workshop is part of a series of morning writing sessions led by author Gemma Seltzer\, inspired by The London Library’s rich literary heritage. Together we’ll uncover London as a secret city—a landscape of dreams\, disguises and shadows. \nWrite & Shine workshops take place in the early morning light – the best time to think\, dream and imagine! You won’t be expected to share your writing\, which offers great freedom and encourages all kinds of fascinating ideas to emerge. \nOur events programme is presented in partnership with Hakluyt & Company\, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors. \nNB This is an online workshop via Zoom. Please log in at 7:30am for 7:45am start. You will be sent a Zoom link a few days before the workshop (if you do not receive it\, please check your junk file or email us).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/write-shine-city-of-subterfuge-elizabeth-bowen-and-muriel-spark-online/
CATEGORIES:Literature,Virtual Events,Workshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions | Steve Mason: In Conversation and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Scottish singer-songwriter and Beta Band founder Steve Mason joins The Long Play Sessions to discuss his long-awaited memoir\, Failure Is Always an Option – a candid\, hilarious and deeply personal account of one of British music’s most fascinating and uncompromising careers.\n\n\n\nFrom the Beta Band’s genre-defying rise in the late 1990s to sold-out tours with Radiohead\, critical acclaim and spectacular self-sabotage\, Steve reflects on the highs\, lows and chaos of a life lived entirely on his own terms. Blending sharp wit with remarkable honesty\, he explores youth culture\, creativity\, addiction\, failure\, success and redemption\, setting the record straight—or\, as he puts it\, “straight-ish.”\n\n\n\nCelebrated by contemporaries including Oasis\, Primal Scream\, The Chemical Brothers\, The Verve and Radiohead\, the Beta Band became one of Britain’s most influential cult bands\, renowned for their fearless experimentation and unforgettable live performances. Following their acclaimed reunion and sold-out return to the stage\, Steve now looks back on the extraordinary story behind the music in what promises to be an unforgettable evening.\n\n\n\nThe event includes an in-depth conversation with Steve and acclaimed author and journalist Travis Elborough\, an audience Q&A\, and a book signing\, with copies of Failure Is Always an Option available to purchase on the night. \n\nWhether you’re a lifelong Beta Band fan or simply love great stories from the world of music\, this is a rare opportunity to hear from one of Britain’s most original and enigmatic artists.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-steve-mason-in-conversation-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:Attending Landscapes: Walking\, Listening and Mapping with Harri Harrison
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a four-session online course exploring how to see and sense landscape through walking\, listening and shared attention. \n‘Attending Landscapes: Walking\, Listening and Mapping’ invites you to develop a deeper relationship with the landscapes around you. Through walking\, sensory mapping\, drawing\, writing and observation\, we will explore acts of witnessing and encountering green environments\, asking how we come to know a place deeply\, understand its stories\, and what these stories might reveal about our own internal landscapes. \nAcross four fortnightly sessions\, you’ll be encouraged to return to a local green space\, building an ongoing relationship through creative prompts\, shared discussion and attentive practice. You will learn to time-travel with this land. \nLed by artist and educator Harri Harrison and hosted by IMT Gallery\, the course offers a reflective and practical space for artists\, writers\, educators\, walkers and anyone interested in developing a more attentive relationship with landscape.  \n🌿 Places are limited — the course begins 13 September. \nReady to see the landscapes around you differently? Follow the link HERE \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/attending-landscapes-walking-listening-and-mapping-with-harri-harrison/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:IMT Gallery\, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road\, London\, E2 9NQ
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Environment,History,Mental Health,Online Events,Virtual Events,Visual Arts,Walking,Workshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T173000
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions | Kevin Dettmar: In Conversation & Book Signing with Jon King (Gang Of Four)
DESCRIPTION:Punk In Fifty Pieces with Kevin Dettmar and special guest Jon King (Gang of Four)\n\n\n\nFifty years after punk exploded into public consciousness\, Punk in 50 Pieces revisits the songs\, artists and moments that transformed popular music forever.\n\n\n\nKevin Dettmar joins The Long Play Sessions and in his engaging new book\, explores 50 defining tracks that chart punk’s emergence and its evolution into post-punk and new wave. Beginning with the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the U.K.”\, he traces the revolutionary impact of artists including Patti Smith\, The Ramones\, Iggy Pop\, Joy Division\, Siouxsie and the Banshees\, Talking Heads\, Blondie\, Devo\, The Clash\, Public Image Ltd\, X-Ray Spex\, The Cure\, The B-52s\, The Go-Go’s and many more.\n\n\n\nBoth an accessible introduction and a richly informed cultural history\, Punk in 50 Pieces examines how a five-year burst of creativity reshaped rock music and left an enduring influence on popular culture. Combining insightful criticism with an expertly curated soundtrack\, it stands alongside classic works such as Please Kill Me\, Lipstick Traces\, Rip It Up and Start Again and England’s Dreaming as an essential exploration of one of music’s most influential movements.\n\n\n\nKevin Dettmar is the author of Is Rock Dead? and the acclaimed 33⅓ volume on Gang of Four’s Entertainment!. He is also co-editor of Shake It Up: Great American Writing on Rock and Pop from Elvis to Jay-Z and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Bob Dylan.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-kevin-dettmar-in-conversation-book-signing-with-jon-king-gang-of-four/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,History,History,Literature,Music,Writers
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