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Top events in London on Thu 6th Sep 2018
Discover truly remarkable – but surprisingly little known – collections, featuring everything from artworks to scarce anatomical preparations and ext
5pm to 8pm
CamdenA talk on the French deportation site Drancy.
5:30pm to 8pm Russell SquareIn this evening session discover how brands such as Spotify, Innocent, Virgin and Google use words to build valuable equity.
6:30pm to 9pm Notting Hill
£7.00
History Showoff
History Showoff is a comedy cabaret event all about the past, where a cast of historians, archaeologists, museum folk and comedians try to make sense of the olden days.
7pm to 9pm SouthwarkRoman expert Dr Simon Elliott explores the levers of power in the Imperial Roman court, and how the women of the Imperial family were able to use them to influence the governance of the Empire.
6pm to 8pm City of London
£9.50
London Stargazers
A talk about the lives of two of the greatest astronomers of all time, both of whom practiced their craft right here in London.
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
A major retrospective of work by the celebrated British artist and designer, Edward Bawden RA CBE (1903-89).
10am to 5pm Dulwich
Closing soon Sun, 9th Sep
This display explores the changing image of the West India Regiments from their creation at the end of the 18th century up to the First World War.
10am to 6pm Poplar Closing soon Sun, 9th Sep
This is the first ever solo Pablo Picasso exhibition at Tate Modern.
10am to 6pm Southwark Closing soon Sun, 9th Sep
The Wiener Library’s exhibition tells the story of the Third Reich’s campaign against ‘degenerate’ art and its international response.
10am to 5pm Russell Square Closing soon Fri, 14th Sep
From statues and street names, to shrines and temporary artworks, Immortalised explores the variety of ways people and events have been commemorated in England, past and present.
10am to 5pm Southwark Closing soon Sun, 16th Sep
See hundreds of live butterflies and moths up-close in a tropical butterfly house.
10am to 5:50pm South Kensington Closing soon Sun, 16th Sep
From folk remedies and tooth fairies to barber-surgeons and professional dentists, Teeth tells the tale of our pursuit of a pain-free mouth and the perfect smile.
10am to 10pm Camden Closing soon Sun, 16th Sep
A large number of film collectables including from Star Wars and the Raiders of the Lost Ark will be on display for two weeks ahead of an auction.
All Day Southwark Closing soon Thu, 20th Sep
An exhibition of feather fans from around the world.
11am to 5pm Greenwich Closing soon Sun, 23rd Sep
Over 100 dazzling artworks and objects tells the story of a cosmopolitan empire that almost ended British rule in India
10:30am to 8pm Euston Closing soon Sun, 23rd Sep
Regular Events - Thursday 6th September 2018
A guided walk to discover how Suffragettes used iconic locations in the City to further their cause.
2pm to 4pm City of LondonWalking tour of the City, taking in stories of forgotten women workers, medieval business owners, famous queens, and 20th-century heroines.
2pm to 4pm BarbicanWalking tours of London on Thursday 6th September 2018
Join 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
