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Top events in London on Wed 5th Dec 2018
Jeremy Banx, an award winning cartoonist, will talk about his work – and some of his original cartoons will be available for purchase.
7:30pm to :
GreenwichThis talk by Sheila Cavanagh, Professor of English, Emory University, will describe Boswell’s introduction of his home to Dr. Johnson, including this city’s transition into the home of the Scottish enlightenment.
7pm to : Holborn
In this illustrated talk, Deborah Hyde will discuss the many alpine characters which have evolved into Santa and Krampus.
6:30pm to 8:30pm Barbican
The building and operation of the nearby tunnel, the longest in London.
7pm to : Islington
Viv Regan of Spiked will explore the threats to open debate and blogging online and discuss what has happened to the lost promise of internet freedom.
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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
Exhibition of sketches of London by local artists.
9:30am to 5:30pm Barbican Closing soon Sat, 22nd 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
24 homes and shops across Greenwich will each open an "advent window" in December to visit around the town.
6pm to 9pm Closing soon Wed, 2nd Jan
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
Tower Bridge opening times
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Thu 6th Dec at 06:00pm
