City Lit, the British Museum and UCL present the annual Classics Day, offering lectures exploring the interpretations and reinterpretations of Troy, through archaeology, literature and art. Why and how has ancient Troy, its legends, heroes and
Join the London Bus Museum for a fun-filled day out with the family. Enjoy bus rides around Weybridge, horse-drawn buses, transport stalls, entertainment and food, plus vintage buses, cars and aeroplanes! London Bus Museum at Brooklands,
William Whyte, Professor of Social & Architectural History, University of Oxford, explains how and why the 19th century changed the way churches look and sound
Join us as Tony Tucker and Oliver Leigh Wood deliver a FREE talk on City of London churches, ancient buildings and why we should care for them. Refreshments will be available for a small donation Talk
Rather than the panacea for the ills of science in the 21st century, open science is a Trojan Horse for reinforcing the neoliberal commercialisation of science; thus argues prominent historian and philosopher Philip Mirowski. In this
Guildhall Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition brings together works from the 17th century to the present day to illustrate how London’s ever-changing cityscape has inspired visiting and resident artists over four centuries. Architecture of London will
Advance booking is essential. A detailed 3 1/2 hour guided walking tour of the lower part of the River Fleet’s course, London’s most well known lost river with Paul Talling, author of London’s Lost Rivers. Starting
Join Atlas Obscura for a talk on urban exploration — Urbex — and what it takes to photograph abandoned buildings all over the world. Urban Exploration has always been a popular pastime to rule breakers and
Haiti is a huge history in London, from the struggles to the freedom. Now Haiti also pronounced Ayiti is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit. With it's rich culture, heritage, food, music and more
Join Dr. Miranda Kaufmann for a voyage into Black British History aboard The Golden Hinde. Dr. Miranda Kaufmann, the author of Black Tudors: The Untold Story, will first whisk you away to Panama, where an African
On Thursdays, we’re keeping the doors of the Painted Hall open for a special after-hours tour. Head up to the observation deck, and spend the evening exploring the UK's largest painted ceiling. After the tour, you'll
On Thursdays, we’re keeping the doors of the Painted Hall open for a special after-hours tour. Head up to the observation deck, and spend the evening exploring the UK's largest painted ceiling. After the tour, you'll
