Top events in London on Thu 5th May 2016
A tour of the Globe Theatre with a focus on the craftsmanship behind this famous reconstruction.
2016-05-05
Starts at 10:45am
Southwark
Master Letter Carvers talk about their craft with Dr Jonathan Foyle and lead a walking tour of London’s outstanding lettering landmarks.
2016-05-05
Starts at 11:30am
This illustrated talk by local historian Lynn Haseldine Jones will cover the history of this remarkable Georgian House,
2016-05-05
2pm to 3pm
Leytonstone
In this talk Professor Emma Smith discusses the immediate response to Shakespeare’s death and what that can tell us about his reputation at the end of his career.
2016-05-05
6pm to 8pm
City of London
A lecture on heath care inequality between the rich and developing worlds.
2016-05-05
6pm to 8:30pm
Camden
British architect David Chipperfield will discuss the current state of planning in London and the importance of finding a balance between development and conservation.
2016-05-05
6:30pm to 8pm
Holborn
Should we put a monetary value on nature to save it? That is the core question at the Earthwatch Spring debate.
2016-05-05
Starts at 7pm
South Kensington
This illustrated art lecture looks at the mythic beast across the European landscape through typologies, superstitions and hoaxes.
A firework display from two barges near a cruise ship moored at Greenwich
2016-05-05
Starts at 10pm
Greenwich
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This small display explores their service on the Western Front, in the Middle East and Italy.
All Day
Closing soon Sat, 7th May
2015-11-06
2016-05-07
Celebrate 200 years since the birth of one of Britain’s best loved writers, in a new display which includes some of Charlotte Brontë’s possessions.
All Day
Closing soon Sat, 7th May
2016-03-15
2016-05-07
A display of plaster-casts of Syrian monuments that have been damaged by ISIS.
12pm to 6pm
Closing soon Sat, 7th May
2016-04-15
2016-05-07
Tattoo London, will offer insight into the history of professional tattooing in London as well as revealing life inside four tattoo studios.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
2016-01-29
2016-05-08
Featuring over 30 pieces, including the covers from six of the new reissues, this is the first time that the artwork has been publicly exhibited.
All Day
Closing soon Wed, 11th May
2016-04-28
2016-05-11
An exhibition of traditional jewellery and textiles from Central Asia dating from the 19th to early 20th centuries.
All Day
Closing soon Thu, 12th May
2016-04-19
2016-05-12
This exhibition reveals the work of Victorian photographer and Leytonstone-resident Alfred Wire.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-13
2016-05-15
Thirty of Botticelli’s exquisite drawings for Dante’s Divine Comedy alongside a selection of outstanding Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-18
2016-05-15
One of the most renowned Norwegian artists, Astrup's work transforms the rugged Norwegian landscape into a mythical, living entity.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-05
2016-05-15
The UK’s largest ever exhibition of the work of pioneering female comics artists
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-05
2016-05-15
Exhibitions opening soon
Regular Events - Thursday 5th May 2016
Tour highlights include banners, posters and ceramics tracing the history of the labour movement from the 19th century to the present day,
1pm to :
2016-05-05
2016-05-05
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