Top events in London on Thu 22nd Feb 2018
A new series of free morning talks on Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower will be held monthly.
2018-02-22
Starts at 10:30am
Whitehall
The lecture will review the content and context of the Beveridge Report and explain why it is of enduring importance.
2018-02-22
12:30pm to 2pm
Holborn
So, is it possible to combine science with literary and cultural history to understand sleep better?
2018-02-22
1:10pm to 1:55pm
Elizabeth’s Rival, written by British historian Nicola Tallis, is the first ever biography of the extraordinary Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester.
2018-02-22
2pm to 3pm
Richmond
Where is welfare now coming from? What can anthropological research bring to debates about a new social contract for the 21st century?
2018-02-22
6pm to 7:15pm
Holborn
Colleen Murphy tracks the groovy story of evolution of the record player, from Edison’s phonograph and Berliner’s Gramophone through to the portable Dansette and the weird and wonderful world audiophile high-end turntables.
2018-02-22
7:30pm to 9pm
Camden
Part of a series of talks exploring technology and our urban futures in partnership with DLA Piper and the Guardian.
2018-02-22
Starts at 7:30pm
Barbican
Find out more about the important role that the code-breakers at Bletchley Park played in breaking enemy codes and ciphers during the Second World War.
2018-02-22
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Bexleyheath
This panel session debatea what Beveridge 2.0 would involve for work and how work could change in the future, to provoke a broader discussion on what is happening with work today.
2018-02-22
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Holborn
This panel discusses how ageing could come to dominate the giant issue of health and social care, and potentially all areas of the welfare state.
2018-02-22
8pm to 9pm
Holborn
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
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
More than 100 specimens from the Museum's collection will be on display together for the first time,
10am to 5:50pm
Closing soon Wed, 28th February
2017-07-14
2018-02-28
An exhibition dedicated to Cornwall’s most magical Museum.
12pm to 11pm
Closing soon Wed, 28th February
2017-11-03
2018-02-28
The nursing workforce is diverse, with healthcare workers representing a huge variety of backgrounds and experiences. This exhibition celebrates the contributions of some of the people whose work and lives have too often been overlooked.
9am to 7pm
Closing soon Sat, 10th March
2017-10-11
2018-03-10
Exhibitions opening soon
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Thursday 22nd 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
2018-02-22
2018-02-22
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
2pm to 4pm
Moorgate
2018-02-22
2018-02-22