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Top events in London on Sat 7th Apr 2018
A note that a steam train will be running a service out of Victoria Station.
12:20pm to 4:15pmMonthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2pm to 5pm
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This exhibition showcases an exquisite range of material, including Sanskrit, Persian and Tibetan manuscripts.
10am to 6pm Camden
Closing soon Sun, 8th Apr
This exhibition includes objects of belief from societies around the world and through time.
10am to 5:30pm Russell Square Closing soon Sun, 8th Apr
Original drawings of Winnie-the-Pooh have gone on display for the first time in nearly 40 years.
10am to 5:45pm South Kensington Closing soon Sun, 8th Apr
An exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of the Beveridge report, which laid the foundation for the modern welfare state.
11am to 6pm Holborn Closing soon Fri, 13th Apr
Discover how much of the most iconic British design was produced by immigrants to this country.
10am to 5pm Camden Closing soon Sun, 15th Apr
An exhibition revealing the story behind the Museum’s most treasured possession.
10am to 5pm Holborn Closing soon Sun, 15th Apr
A major exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of Ferrari, celebrating one of the great adventures of the industrial age.A major exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of Ferrari, celebrating one of the great adventures of the industrial age.
10am to 6pm Kensington Closing soon Sun, 15th Apr
Consider speculative London futures as depicted in fiction past and present.
10am to 6pm Barbican Closing soon Sun, 15th Apr
Fantastical realities seen through the eyes of artists, architects and designers.
10am to 6pm Barbican Closing soon Sun, 15th Apr
An exhibition of texts from the Library of the Royal Society of Medicine.
10am to 4:30pm Harley Street Closing soon Sat, 21st Apr
Regular Events - Saturday 7th April 2018
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to : StrandWeekend openings of one of London's largest visible Roman ruins, currently in the basement of an otherwise unremarkable office block.
11am to 1pm City of LondonWalking tours of London on Saturday 7th April 2018
£10.00
London Olympic Legacy Tours
Hear about the history of the area and how it was transformed to host the world-famous London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
11am to 1pm Olympic Park
£12.00
Public Toilets Walking Tour
This walking tour covers iconic London from a new perspective, introducing guests to the history and surprisingly dynamic modern politics of the Public Toilet.
3:30pm to 5:30pm SouthwarkUncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
10:30am to 1pm Trafalgar SquareLet "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
2pm to 4pm HampsteadJoin Pete on his fascinating walking tour taking in the sights and sounds of Brick Lane and the lesser known streets of this vibrant community.
2pm to 4pm Tower HillJoin Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
2pm to 4pm MoorgateA 90-minute walking tour as you explore the Barbican and discover the fascinating history behind the building of the Centre and the surrounding estate.
tba BarbicanTower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Tue 25th Sep at 07:15pm
