Top events in London on Thu 8th Feb 2018
This lecture will explore the history of lesbian motherhood in Britain 1945–1978 – a period when cultural attitudes largely assumed that it was impossible to be both a lesbian and a mother.
2018-02-08
1:10pm to 1:55pm
Using documents from The National Archives, this event will explore the origins of Spanish Flu and how it came to affect people in every corner of the world.
2018-02-08
2pm to 3:30pm
Richmond
The screening will act as a fundraiser for St John's Soup Kitchen in Ealing - one of the primary locations used during the film.
Explore the Designs On Britain exhibition after hours and enjoy fun crafts, talks, interactive workshops and more.
2018-02-08
6pm to 9pm
Camden
Ed Williams, CEO of Edelman UK, discusses the findings from the newly released Edelman Trust Barometer, the world’s largest annual global study of trust.
2018-02-08
6:30pm to 8pm
Holborn
To mark the 100 year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, London Transport Museum and Transport for London are hosting a festival-style Late Debate to celebrate women, discuss the state of gender equality today, and explore current feminist issues. Join us for talks, debates, and workshops. Network at our pop-up bar and explore the collection after hours - including the special exhibition 'Poster Girls - a century of art and design' showcasing transport posters by female artists from the last one hundred years.
2018-02-08
6:45pm to 10pm
Covent Garden
Science writer Emma Byrne will explore the close connection between bad language and our emotions.
2018-02-08
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
An evening with suffragette descendant and leading women's rights campaigner Dr. Helen Pankhurst in conversation with historian Dr. Matthew Green.
2018-02-08
7:15pm to 8:15pm
Elizabeth’s Rival is the first-ever biography of one of the most prominent women of the Elizabethan era, Lettice Knollys, known as the Queen’s nemesis.
2018-02-08
Starts at 7:15pm
Hornsey
Sparkes will talk about Harry Price, his Magical Library and psychical research as well as her extraordinary experiences of being an artist 'making ghosts' at the Magical Library.
2018-02-08
Starts at 8pm
Southwark
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
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 9pm
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 5:30pm
Closing soon Sun, 11th February
2017-09-21
2018-02-11
A temporary exhibition showcasing sculptures created by wounded, sick and injured service personnel and their families.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Fri, 23rd February
2017-10-07
2018-02-23
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 exhibition explores Starley’s developments, still reflected in bicycles today, and celebrates his legacy.
10am to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 25th February
2017-09-09
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.
10am to 6pm
Closing soon Wed, 28th February
2017-10-20
2018-02-28
Exhibitions opening soon
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Thursday 8th February 2018
A 90-minute walking tour as you explore the Barbican and discover the fascinating history behind the building of the Centre and the surrounding estate.
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Barbican
2018-02-08
2018-02-08
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
2pm to 4pm
Moorgate
2018-02-08
2018-02-08
