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Top events in London on Wed 26th Sep 2018

Free Shaping Cities in an Urban Age

Drawing on a range of contemporary urban experiences included in a new book, Shaping Cities in an Urban Age, the panel discussion will explore the dynamics and challenges of urban change.

6:30pm to 8pm

Holborn

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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Free

Concrete Reality - Denys Lasdun and the National Theatre
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 9:30am to 11pm)

This exhibition uncovers the intricacies of the NT’s architecture, exploring its complex composition and the layers of history that Denys Lasdun buried within it. (Closing soon Sat, 29th Sep)

£7.50

Astérix in Britain: The Life and Work of René Goscinny
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 10am to 5pm)

René Goscinny’s story is brought to life through rare original scripts, storyboards, photographs, films, sketches, dressing up stations, games, and more than a little wild boar. (Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep)

Free

Money and medals mapping the UK's numismatic collections
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 10am to 5:30pm)

This display explains the project, and showcases highlights of its work across the country so far. (Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep)

£24

Prince and Patron
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 9:30am to 6pm)

The summer opening of Buckingham Palace, with an art display curated by the Prince of Wales. (Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep)

£13.23

SCOOP: A Wonderful Ice Cream World
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 12pm to 8pm)

A celebratory show that will explore the past, present and future of ice cream. (Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep)

£10.35

The Great British Seaside
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 10am to 5pm)

The Great British Seaside celebrates six decades of our love affair with the beach. (Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep)

Free

The Music That Saved a Decade
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 9:30am to 5:30pm)

An exhibition about 4 formative years in the 1980s music scene. (Closing soon Wed, 3rd Oct)

Free

Disappear Here
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 10am to 5pm)

A new commission which leads the visitor through deceptive murals, cunning architectural structures and a newly commissioned film to trace the lineage of perspective across centuries and technologies. (Closing soon Sat, 6th Oct)

Free

Bluecoats in the City: 350 Years of Christ’s Hospital
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 10am to 6pm)

This exhibition delves into the history behind the School’s creation, its iconic uniform, historic practices, and charitable benefactors. (Closing soon Sun, 7th Oct)

Free

Ed Ruscha: Course of Empire
(Wednesday, 26th Sep - 10am to 6pm)

See Ed Ruscha's modern take on the cyclical nature of civilisation, evocative of Thomas Cole's series of the same name (Closing soon Sun, 7th Oct)