Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Top events in London on Sat 29th Sep 2018
A hand drawn animation inspired by Joseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness and Ben Jonson’s Jacobean play The Masque of Blackness will be projected onto the National Theatre flytower.
8pm to 11pm
SouthwarkThere should be gathering of four preserved B-type buses in the Piazza at Covent Garden.
9am to 3pm Covent GardenJoin the premiere of this film as part of Barnes Film Festival followed by a Q&A with members of the production team and Thames environmentalists.
Starts at 7pm BarnesTwo talks about film making and showing in London.
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
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.
9:30am to 11pm Southwark
Closing soon Sat, 29th Sep
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.
10am to 5pm Camden Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep
This display explains the project, and showcases highlights of its work across the country so far.
10am to 5:30pm Russell Square Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep
The summer opening of Buckingham Palace, with an art display curated by the Prince of Wales.
9:30am to 6pm Whitehall Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep
A celebratory show that will explore the past, present and future of ice cream.
10am to 6pm Kings Cross Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep
The Great British Seaside celebrates six decades of our love affair with the beach.
10am to 5pm Greenwich Closing soon Sun, 30th Sep
An exhibition about 4 formative years in the 1980s music scene.
9:30am to 4pm Barbican Closing soon Wed, 3rd Oct
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.
10am to 5pm Regent Street Closing soon Sat, 6th Oct
This exhibition delves into the history behind the School’s creation, its iconic uniform, historic practices, and charitable benefactors.
10am to 6pm Barbican Closing soon Sun, 7th Oct
See Ed Ruscha's modern take on the cyclical nature of civilisation, evocative of Thomas Cole's series of the same name
10am to 6pm Trafalgar Square Closing soon Sun, 7th Oct
Regular Events - Saturday 29th September 2018
We offer tutorials to help you effectively use the internet and the genealogy websites.
10:30am to 2pm ClerkenwellA guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to : StrandA guided walk exploring the industrial heritage of this beautiful part of north London.
11am to 12:30pm Kentish TownWeekend 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 29th September 2018
£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 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
| 09:00am | Paddle Steamer Waverley | Up river |
| 10:15am | Paddle Steamer Waverley | Down river |
| 07:45pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 08:15pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
| 09:00pm | Paddle Steamer Waverley | Up river |
