The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Wednesday 12th June.
Top events in London on Wed 12th Jun 2024
Free
Somerset House presents the first exhibition on international fashion powerhouse Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, which celebrates 10 years of club to catwalk in 2024.
10am to 5pm
Strand
Uncover some myths about historic buildings with archaeologist James Wright.
6:30pm to 8pm
Soho
Delve into the lives of four forgotten figures in LGBTQ+ history with award-winning historian Chris Bryant MP and bestselling author Wendy Moore.
6:30pm to 8pm
Holborn
Online events / webinars
Meeting monthly to explore a range of London writing, with a remit covering fiction and non-fiction for all periods in London's History
6pm to 7pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
The first-ever, walk-through photography exhibition that tells the untold story of how Princess Diana changed the world – through the lens of her official photographer.
10am to 6pm
Wapping
Ends on Mon 2nd September
Free
Rediscovering gems
A display of gems collected in classical times -- including some recently recovered by the British Museum from an alleged theft.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Ends on Sat 15th June
From 1970s activism to the current party scene, the exhibition displays five decades of Hackney life through a camera lens.
9:30am to 5:30pm
Hackney
Ends on Sat 15th June
Showcasing more than 160 rare vintage prints, this exhibition spans the career of both artists – and suggests new ways to look at their work.
10:30am to 6pm
Soho
Ends on Sun 16th June
An exhibition of costumes inspired by Englands's many folk traditions.
10am to 5pm
Olympic Park
Ends on Sat 22nd June
This exhibition presents the emergence of Indian modern art as a quest for cultural independence.
10:30am to 5pm
Euston
Ends on Sat 22nd June
This exhibition transports you across the Roman Empire through the life and service of a real Roman soldier, Claudius Terentianus, from enlistment and campaigns to enforcing occupation and then finally retirement.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Ends on Sun 23rd June
Free
Art Now Zeinab Saleh
An exhibition of delicate and intimate paintings and drawings from Kenyan-born, London-based artist Zeinab Saleh.
10am to 6pm
Pimlico
Ends on Sun 23rd June
Robinson explores the ancient myth of Mithras through an immersive space, evocative of the initiation ceremonies thought to have been held in the Temple.
12:30pm to 6pm
City of London
Ends on Sat 29th June
A forest rodeo, a hidden stargazer and a mason bee at work are just a few of the awe-inspiring images featured in the 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Ends on Sun 30th June