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Top events in London on Thu 6th Dec 2018
Don’t miss the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree.
6pm to 3pm
Trafalgar Square
Discover truly remarkable – but surprisingly little known – collections, featuring everything from artworks to scarce anatomical preparations and ext
5pm to 8pm Camden
In this talk, Caroline Rance will explore the world of Victorian dissection rooms
7pm to : Southwark
Learn about Victorian sweets and drinks, as served by Dickens at home and cooked up by his characters.
6pm to : Clerkenwell
Join Alexandra Epps to discover the secrets of its sacred geometry and perfect beauty within creations from the classical to the contemporary.
6pm to 8pm City of London
Free
The Chocolate Case
Is eating chocolate linked to child slavery? Watch this documentary film about the journalists investigating global chocolate production.
6:30pm to 9pm HolbornCountdown to Christmas with a festive evening celebration by numbers where you can tackle mind bending puzzles and make your own maths inspired tree decorations.
6pm to 9pm South Kensington
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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 8pm 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
An enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as the gardens at Eltham Palace are transformed into an illuminated world.
4:30pm to 9pm Eltham Closing soon Sat, 22nd Dec
A series of modern light installations will illuminate the 18th century gardens and architecture, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the Gardens in a different light, after dark.
5:30pm to 10pm Chiswick Closing soon Sun, 30th 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 7:30pm 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
Walking tours of London on Thursday 6th December 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.
tba BarbicanTower Bridge opening times
| 06:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 06:45pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
| 10:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 10:45pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
