What's on in London on Saturday 29th September 2018

Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and random miscellany happening around London.

Top things to do in London on Sat 29th Sep 2018

£8.00 Film making in North London - an illustrated talk

Two talks about film making and showing in London.

Starts at 5:30pm

Clerkenwell

Free It's All Academic Festival 2018

A varied day of talks, tours, workshops and interactive fun for all ages and interests.

10am to 5pm

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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

Free

Concrete Reality - Denys Lasdun and the National Theatre
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 9:30am to 11pm)

This exhibition uncovers the intricacies of the NT’s architecture, exploring its complex composition and the layers of history that Denys Lasdun buried within it.

£7.50

Astérix in Britain: The Life and Work of René Goscinny
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 5pm)

René Goscinny’s story is brought to life through rare original scripts, storyboards, photographs, films, sketches, dressing up stations, games, and more than a little wild boar.

Free

Money and medals mapping the UK's numismatic collections
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 5:30pm)

This display explains the project, and showcases highlights of its work across the country so far.

£24

Prince and Patron
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 9:30am to 6pm)

The summer opening of Buckingham Palace, with an art display curated by the Prince of Wales.

£13.23

SCOOP: A Wonderful Ice Cream World
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 6pm)

A celebratory show that will explore the past, present and future of ice cream.

£10.35

The Great British Seaside
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 5pm)

The Great British Seaside celebrates six decades of our love affair with the beach.

Free

The Music That Saved a Decade
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 9:30am to 4pm)

An exhibition about 4 formative years in the 1980s music scene.

Free

Disappear Here
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 5pm)

A new commission which leads the visitor through deceptive murals, cunning architectural structures and a newly commissioned film to trace the lineage of perspective across centuries and technologies.

Free

Bluecoats in the City: 350 Years of Christ’s Hospital
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 6pm)

This exhibition delves into the history behind the School’s creation, its iconic uniform, historic practices, and charitable benefactors.

Free

Ed Ruscha: Course of Empire
(Saturday, 29th Sep - 10am to 6pm)

See Ed Ruscha's modern take on the cyclical nature of civilisation, evocative of Thomas Cole's series of the same name

More Exhibitions Theatre Plays

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Regular Events on Sat 29th Sep 2018

(usually repeat most weeks)

Free Free Tutorial - beginning to use family history websites

We offer tutorials to help you effectively use the internet and the genealogy websites.

£9 Billingsgate Roman House & Baths

Weekend openings of one of London's largest visible Roman ruins, currently in the basement of an otherwise unremarkable office block.

Free Historical Highlights of Somerset House

A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.

Walking Tours of London on Sat 29th Sep 2018

£10 Guided Walk: A Kentish Town A to B (Asylum to Brewery)

A guided walk exploring the industrial heritage of this beautiful part of north London. (Kentish Town)

£12.50 Architecture Tours Brutal or beautiful?

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. (Barbican)

£12 James Bond Walking Tour of London

Uncover some of the locations from the James Bond films, including the latest 007 film adventure. (Trafalgar Square)

£12 Camden Tour - Rock and Roll Contrasts

Let "Mike the Mod" share his first-hand knowledge of the history of contemporary music in Camden (Hampstead)

£12 Shoreditch Tour - London’s Coolest Streets

Join Henri for a fun and fascinating walking tour around London’s trendiest neighbourhood. (Moorgate)

£12 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. (Southwark)