The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Thursday 17th August.


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Top events in London on Thu 17th Aug 2017

Lunchtime talk on the role of the London Virginia Company in the formation of Jamestown - the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
2017-08-17
Starts at 1:15pm
 
Soho
Soho
An occasional evening opening of the Victorian museum of testing machines.
2017-08-17
6pm to 8pm
 
Southwark
Southwark
Seven late evening openings of the Cathedral, and photography will be permitted.
2017-08-17
6:30pm to 9pm
 
City of London
City of London
A celebration of the folk songs of England
2017-08-17
Starts at 7pm
 
Camden
Camden
Hear the story of the St Saviour's incident, and discover how the changing nature of medical education in the age of enlightenment led to a money making opportunity for many enterprising London grave diggers.
2017-08-17
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Southwark
Southwark

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

This exhibition explores changes in gardening trends over the lifetime of the show from the 1960s to the present day.
10am to 5pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Fri, 18th August
2017-06-12
2017-08-18
Discover the remarkable 500- year story of humanoid robots
10am to 6pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sat, 19th August
2017-02-08
2017-08-19
The most complete range of archaeological objects unearthed by Crossrail has gone on display.
10am to 6pm
Poplar
Closing soon Mon, 21st August
2017-02-10
2017-08-21
The exhibition shows - in schematized images - details of completed projects by JSWD Architects.
10am to 5pm
Regent Street
Closing soon Tue, 22nd August
2017-07-19
2017-08-22
This exhibition brings together several series of work by artist-photographer Edmund Clark to explore the hidden experiences of state control during the 'Global War on Terror'.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Wed, 23rd August
2017-02-12
2017-08-23
Explore the struggle for legitimacy and power during the Wars of the Roses, and the advent of the Tudor dynasty.
10am to 5pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Fri, 25th August
2017-07-26
2017-08-25
A display of life-sized nature prints prior to an auction to raise money for an environmental charity.
10am to 8pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Fri, 25th August
2017-08-04
2017-08-25
This is the first exhibition devoted to landscape drawings and watercolours by British artists in the Victorian and modern eras.
10am to 5:30pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 27th August
2017-02-23
2017-08-27
Take a journey from the First World War to the present day, exploring how peace movements have influenced perceptions of war and conflict in this major exhibition.
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Mon, 28th August
2017-03-23
2017-08-28
Turner Prize-winner Chris Ofili unveils a new tapestry, handwoven by Dovecot Tapestry Studio
10am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Mon, 28th August
2017-04-26
2017-08-28

Exhibitions opening soon


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Walking tours of London on Thursday 17th August 2017

Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2017-08-17
2017-08-17