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The London Dungeon
Merlin London Dungeon Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London, London, United KingdomThe London Dungeon General Viewing The London Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides. We love it.…
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Art Deco in Baker Street Walking Tour
- A Study in Modern(e) Style and Elementary Elegance -From a block of flats boasting the largest rooftop garden in Europe to a towering head…
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Executions – Opening
Museum of London, Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN, London, United KingdomExplore the history of public execution in London at this landmark new exhibition – opening on 16 October 2020 Public executions were a major…
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Havel
Czech Centre London 30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, Kensington, United KingdomNew biopic contrasting Václav Havel’s moral stand as a human rights activist with his flawed private life, buiding up a captivating portrayal of the man…
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Wish You Were Here: 151 Years of the British Postcard
The Postal Museum 15-20 Phoenix Place, LondonWish You Were Here celebrates the iconic role the postcard has played in connecting people for over 150 years. The British postcard’s history began in…
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Guided Walks London – The Unburied Corner of London
Walking tour of the environs of the Museum of LondonGuided Walks London - The Unburied Corner of London - A guided walk to uncover the layers of history that lie beneath the Museum of London.
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The International Premiere of Zátopek + Q&A
FeaturedVue West End 3 Cranbourn St London WC2H 7NG Vue West End 3 Cranbourn St, LondonThe riveting story of a Czech Olympic icon and one of the greatest runners of all time, Emil Zátopek, became a global byword for sportsmanship…
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Port of Steel and Sails: A Changing Landscape – About London’s Docklands
FeaturedMuseum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomLondon's Docklands area has always been a constantly changing and evolving landscape. Join us at the Museum of London Docklands to take a look at…
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Past Present Future Forum – Chinese Arts Practice, Society and Language
Goldsmiths, University of London 8 Lewisham Way, London, United KingdomJoin Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance in marking their 10th anniversary as they celebrate with an exciting two days of talks, seminars and…
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Meet Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale Museum St Thomas’ Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road,, LondonDiscover the story of Florence Nightingale Find out how Miss Nightingale became known as the “Lady with the Lamp” with performances at 11.30am, 1.30pm and…
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Sikhopoly: Trafalgar Square & Whitehall Guided Walking Tour
FeaturedAs part of London Unseen, a guided walking tour through locations on the London Monopoly Board is brought to you by the community initiative, A little…
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Royalty, Rebels and Regicides
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomDiscover stories of rebellion and a sovereign slain As part of the special events programme for Executions, the newest exhibition at the Museum of London…
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Charles I and the Civil Wars: The World Turned Upside Down
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomAt 2 pm, on Tuesday 30 January 1649, King Charles I stepped onto a wooden scaffold outside Whitehall’s Banqueting House, knelt in front of thousands…
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Subversive Scots, Secret Sodomy and Cats Dressed as Monks
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomDiscover stories of public punishment over time As part of the special events programme for Executions, the newest exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands, join Nick…
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The Last Race
The Gate 87 Notting Hill Gate, LondonA gripping drama telling the true story of Czech skiing pioneers Hanc and Vrbata, German athlete Emmerich Rath and one fateful race that took place…
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The Good Women
Greenwich Theatre Crooms Hill, LondonAfter it’s successful run at VAULT Festival, “The Good Women” transfers to Greenwich Theatre. A funny, bold and thought-provoking piece of queer theatre inspired by…
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Crime and Punishment: Women throughout history
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomMuch of history follows the lives and deaths of men famous for their victories and defeats, for their rule and legacy. Join bestselling authors Laura…
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City of Gallows: Executions late opening
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomExplore the Executions exhibition after hours in an atmospheric candlelit evening at the Museum of London Docklands, uncovering the lesser-told stories from the exhibit. From…
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Remembering the First World War: Walking Tour
National Army Museum Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea,, London, United KingdomJoin Ruth Polling as she highlights some of the ways we remember the First World War on this guided tour of Chelsea and the surrounding…
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Open sewer or thriving ecosystem: The future of the Thames
Museum of London Docklands No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, London, United KingdomJoin guest speakers Joe Pecorelli (ZSL), Vanessa Taylor (University of Greenwich) and Charlie Wood (Environment Agency) at the Museum of London Docklands as they take…
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Drury Lane – guided walk in London
The White Hart 191 Drury Lane, LondonA guided walk larded with street theatre, songs and pub stops, exploring the rich history of one of London’s most colourful quarters. Drury Lane is a…
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“The Good Women” at Kensington & Chelsea Festival
Chelsea Theatre 7, World's End Place, London SW10 0DR, London, United Kingdom"The Good Women" is a brand-new funny, bold and romantic piece of theatre inspired by a true queer love story. It’s the 1960s, the world…
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Brick Lane Bookshop presents ‘Sunday Strolls: So you want to go to Columbia Road?’
brick lane bookshop 166 Brick Lane, London, United KingdomBrick Lane Bookshop presents ‘Sunday Strolls: So you want to go to Columbia Road?’, an alternative guided tour of one of the East End’s most…
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Open House at B&I Quaker Meeting House
Brentford & Isleworth Quaker Meeting House Quakers Lane, London Road, IsleworthOn 9th September, as part of Open City’s 2023 Open House Festival, the historic Grade II* listed Brentford & Isleworth Quaker Meeting House will be…
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