Top events in London on Sat 8th Aug 2015
A tour to mark the 100th anniversary of London Underground's Johnston typeface, designed by Edward Johnston in 1916.
A unique, temporary tower for Deptford is coming. Built by you. Assembled without cranes or machines, only human power and cardboard boxes galore,
2015-08-08
All Day
Deptford
This exhibition presents some of the most striking images of London and Londoners from the mid 1800s onwards
2015-08-08
9:30am to 4:45pm
Hundreds of military vehicles across all eras and nationalities to see - from push bikes to massive trucks that even make the tanks look small.
2015-08-08
10am to 5am
Upminster
This tour views the exteriors of sites covered in Paul Talling's Derelict London website & book.
2015-08-08
11am to 2pm
Victoria Dock
Recreation of roman gladiator tournaments on the site of London's own roman amphitheatre.
A note that the UK's newest steam train, the 60163 Tornado will be running a loop around South London.
2015-08-08
Starts at 12:20pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This exhibition explores post-war design for play through an exploration of the original playgrounds in Brutalist housing estates.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 16th August
2015-07-06
2015-08-16
An exhibition of some 200 works reflects the Embankment Galleries’ riverfront location in one of London’s most ancient quarters.
All Day
Closing soon Mon, 24th August
2015-05-25
2015-08-24
The exhibition features more than 100 images exhibited on sleek back-lit photographic panels, creating a uniquely cinematic effect.
4pm to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 30th August
2015-01-17
2015-08-30
This multi-projection film installation is set amongst the spaces used by the BBC to construct scenery and props for television drama since 1960.
2pm to 8pm
Closing soon Sun, 30th August
2015-06-26
2015-08-30
This exhibition looks at how fashion survived and even flourished under the strict rules of rationing in 1940s Britain.
All Day
Closing soon Mon, 31st August
2015-05-02
2015-08-31
For a limited time in the summer, the official residence of TRH The Prince of Wales is open to the public.
All Day
Closing soon Mon, 31st August
2015-08-01
2015-08-31
Explore centuries of dramatic history, from King John, medieval battles, revolution, wars, empire and the struggle for the right to vote,
7pm to 8pm
Closing soon Tue, 1st September
2015-05-16
2015-09-01
The exhibition tells the story of market gardens in the local area their rise and decline from the early 18th Century to the 1970s.
11am to 4pm
Closing soon Tue, 1st September
2015-07-14
2015-09-01
Discover the alluring, seductive and terrifying role of poison and how it affects our everyday lives through nature, myth, medicine and healing
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 6th September
2015-05-16
2015-09-06
An exhibition of 100 illustrations that capture a variety of aspects of London’s unique character and qualities.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 6th September
2015-05-23
2015-09-06
Exhibitions opening soon
Regular Events - Saturday 8th August 2015
Themed walking tour by volunteers around the Bloomsbury neighbourhood.
11am to :
Clerkenwell
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Each afternoon during the summer months, the locked interior of the derelict church will be unlocked.
2:30pm to 4:30pm
Stanmore
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Regular tours of the brutalist Barbican centre
2pm to :
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Starts at 11am
Highgate
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