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Top events in London on Wed 28th Nov 2018
Free
Science Museum Lates
Science Museum Lates are adults-only, after-hours theme nights that take place in the museum on the last Wednesday of every month.
6:45pm to 10pm
South KensingtonCraig and Rebecca Struthers will discuss the challenges of founding an English watchmaking studio in the middle of a recession and the importance of historical research in contemporary making.
6:30pm to : ClerkenwellJourney through some of the finest dystopian films and books of our time.
7pm to 9pm Clerkenwell
Join QMUL's Steve Moore, Learning Resources manager and custodian of Joseph Merrick - known during his lifetime as "The Elephant Man" - for this evening's interactive talk about attitudes towards what could be perceived as disfigurement.
6:30pm to 8:30pm Barbican
Explore the world of day and night with the Royal Veterinary College and learn from expert staff, students and professionals how the simple turning of the planet affects everything, from animals’ cells to their reproduction.
5:30pm to 10pm Camden
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Marking 250 years since Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific, celebrate the dazzling and diverse art of the region of Oceania, from the historic to the contemporary.
10am to 6pm Picadilly
Closing soon Mon, 10th Dec
Separating medicinal uses from medical myths, this small display looks at how our understanding of these plants has changed and investigate their use for healing today.
10am to 5pm Pimlico Closing soon Fri, 14th Dec
An exhibition featuring items from LSE Library collections related to the UK’s relationship in and out of the EU.
9am to 7pm Holborn Closing soon Fri, 14th Dec
The exhibition reveals the ‘behind the scenes’ of a pioneer excavation and research project of one of the most complex societies of its time.
10:30am to 5pm Euston Closing soon Sat, 15th Dec
Fans which reflect the troubadour style and a return to the chivalric principles of the past will be on display alongside fans commemorating Napoleon and the return of his ashes to France in 1840.
11am to 5pm Greenwich Closing soon Sun, 30th Dec
Drawing on the resources of the National Jazz Archive the exhibition includes photos, posters, journals, video and memorabilia.
9:30am to 5:30pm Barbican Closing soon Mon, 31st Dec
In this solo show, artist-photographer Mark Neville documents the everyday life of Bethlem Royal Hospital, the oldest residential psychiatric treatment facility in the UK.
10am to 5pm Beckenham Closing soon Fri, 4th Jan
This Christmas, Kew Gardens will once again transform into a magical after dark explosion of festive colour
Starts at 5pm Richmond Closing soon Sat, 5th Jan
New and rarely seen works from the internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga.
11am to 8pm Strand Closing soon Sun, 6th Jan
Discover this year’s top picks across fashion, architecture, digital, transport, product and graphic design.
10am to 6pm Kensington Closing soon Sun, 6th Jan
Tower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Fri 30th Nov at 06:30pm
