Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Tuesday 11th Dec
Free
Journey from home
The ‘Journey from Home’ project is a community heritage project that explores the experiences, feelings and stories of South Asian soldiers during the First World War.
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Richmond
In this year’s lecture Johnny will talk about how maths and mathematicians have influenced the world around us for centuries.
2pm to 4pm Hendon
Jonathan Bate will follow in the footsteps of the 18th-century inventors of the ‘picturesque’ and show how Wordsworth shaped the vision of his native region, leading to the foundation of the National Trust and the idea of a National Park.
6pm to 7pm BarbicanThings to do in London today | What to do in London tomorrow | What's on this weekend
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
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 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
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.
10am to 6pm 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
Regular Events - Tuesday 11th December 2018
Free
The Old Palace Tour
A free guided tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
12:45pm to 1:45pm StrandA tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
12:45pm to : StrandWalk in the footsteps of the 'mother of nursing' and discover the life of Florence Nightingale through the places where she lived and worked.
10:30am to 1pm SouthwarkTower Bridge opening times
| 04:30pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 05:15pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
