The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Saturday 8th September.


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Top events in London on Sat 8th Sep 2018

London's lost buildings – from coaching inns and horse markets to riverside mansions and gin palaces – are the focus of a this exhibition.
2018-09-08
9:30am to 4:45pm
 
Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell
A spectacular boat race up the River Thames, it attracts over 330 crews from all over the globe.
2018-09-08
10am to 2pm
 
Open Day at BRE - visit the eco show homes, their large-scale test facilities, and learn about the development of the Dambusters' Bouncing Bomb
2018-09-08
10am to 5pm
 
A wondrous old barn now filled with random heritage clutter -- go for the atmosphere than the objects themselves.
2018-09-08
10:30am to 4pm
 
Upminster
Upminster
Over 40 vintage sailing and motor boats to view and explore, including a number of the Dunkirk Little Ships.
2018-09-08
10:30am to 6pm
 
Wapping
Wapping

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

£16.50  
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 September
2018-05-23
2018-09-09
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 September
2018-06-03
2018-09-09
This is the first ever solo Pablo Picasso exhibition at Tate Modern.
10am to 10pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 9th September
2018-07-22
2018-09-09
Free  
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 6pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 16th September
2018-05-17
2018-09-16
See hundreds of live butterflies and moths up-close in a tropical butterfly house.
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 16th September
2018-04-28
2018-09-16
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 September
2018-08-31
2018-09-16
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 September
2018-09-06
2018-09-20
Over 100 dazzling artworks and objects tells the story of a cosmopolitan empire that almost ended British rule in India
10:30am to 5pm
Euston
Closing soon Sun, 23rd September
2018-07-12
2018-09-23
Exploring the impact of World War One on British, German and French art
10am to 6pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Sun, 23rd September
2018-07-22
2018-09-23
An exhibition of feather fans from around the world.
11am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 23rd September
2018-07-22
2018-09-23

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Saturday 8th September 2018

If you're interested in your family history, come and see all the records we hold.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Clerkenwell
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
 12:15pm to :
 
 Strand
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
 11am to 12pm
 
 Southwark
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
Weekend 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 London
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
Our walk from Goodge Street to Marchmont Street will introduce you to a few of the pioneering women and men who played their parts in advancing this and other causes and who lent their voices to great debates.
 10am to 11:30am
 
 City of London
2018-09-08
2018-09-08

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Saturday 8th September 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
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure.
 10:30am to 1pm
 
 Trafalgar Square
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Hampstead
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood.
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Moorgate
2018-09-08
2018-09-08
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
 
 Southwark
2018-09-08
2018-09-08