Top events in London on Tue 30th Jan 2018
In this talk, Patrick Russell from the British Film Institute (BFI) will explore the history of public information films, using clips and films to show the development of government filmmaking.
2018-01-30
2pm to 3pm
Richmond
Have you ever wondered how birds got their names? Why did our ancestors think the lapwing was treacherous and the sparrow lustful, but praise the crow?
2018-01-30
2pm to 3pm
City of London
The Good Immigrant brought together 21 British writers to examine what it means to be BAME in Britain today.
2018-01-30
6:30pm to 7:45pm
St James
The presentation will retrace the evolution of the historiography – and interpretation - of the occupation of the Channel Islands
2018-01-30
6:30pm to 8pm
Russell Square
Michael La Cour will in this lecture discuss the role and responsibility of corporations in addressing the challenges of the food system, and how sustainability and health drives innovation.
2018-01-30
6:30pm to 8pm
Holborn
This event discusses how bullshit has taken over the worlds of business and increasingly the political arena.
2018-01-30
6:30pm to 8pm
Holborn
Following the publication of the first volume of the long-awaited The Book of Dust, Philip Pullman talks about his writing life and on why and how literature matters to him with Erica Wagner.
2018-01-30
7pm to 8:30pm
Camden
An event where we ask enthusiasts, scientists, miscellaneous experts* and comedians to talk about whatever they want.
2018-01-30
7:30pm to 8pm
Bethnal Green
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove - A tribute to George Michael.
2018-01-30
8pm to 10:30pm
Soho
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This exhibition uses art, archaeology, and modern material culture to explore how seduction, sensuality, and sex have been represented through time.
Starts at 9am
Closing soon Tue, 30th January
2017-05-08
2018-01-30
A new temporary exhibition at The Wiener Library exploring the topic of Nazi occupation in the Channel Islands
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Fri, 9th February
2017-10-19
2018-02-09
The major exhibition brings together over 50 of Cézanne’s portraits from collections across the world, many visiting the UK for the first time.
10am to 6pm
Closing soon Sun, 11th February
2017-10-26
2018-02-11
Fifty new drawings of contemporary buildings – constructed during the second half of the 20th century but in an ostensibly 'Georgian' style - will be on display for the first time.
8am to 8pm
Closing soon Sun, 11th February
2017-09-21
2018-02-11
Together the V&A and the Royal Opera House present a landmark exhibition exploring the vivid story of opera from its origins in late-Renaissance Italy to the present day
10am to 5:45pm
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
2017-09-30
2018-02-25
The Charles Dickens Museum explores the creation of the story that may just be the most loved of the author’s tales.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
2017-11-29
2018-02-25
Explore the secrets behind Michael’s storytelling through his original drafts, adaptations, scripts and unpublished manuscripts.
10am to 5:45pm
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
2017-07-27
2018-02-25
Discover Jon Snow's unique and colourful collection of ties crafted by the UK's last silk-weaving factory.
10am to 6pm
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
2017-11-03
2018-02-25
The exhibition showcases a display of wizarding books, manuscripts and magical objects.
4pm to 8pm
Closing soon Wed, 28th February
2017-10-20
2018-02-28
More than 100 specimens from the Museum's collection will be on display together for the first time,
10am to 5:50pm
Closing soon Wed, 28th February
2017-07-14
2018-02-28
Exhibitions opening soon
Regular Events - Tuesday 30th January 2018
A tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
12:45pm to :
Strand
2018-01-30
2018-01-30
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Tuesday 30th January 2018
Join Pete on his fascinating walking tour taking in the sights and sounds of Brick Lane and the lesser known streets of this vibrant community.
2pm to 4pm
Tower Hill
2018-01-30
2018-01-30
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
2pm to 4pm
Hampstead
2018-01-30
2018-01-30
