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A debate exploring how technological developments have transformed architecture and the ways in which practice can foster its relationship with technology today.
6:30pm to 8pm
Picadilly
£30.00
Georgian Christmas Late
Experience a Georgian Christmas at the Soane at this exclusive evening candlelit event.
6pm to : Holborn
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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
Closes today
An exhibition featuring items from LSE Library collections related to the UK’s relationship in and out of the EU.
9am to 7pm Holborn Closes today
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 Closes tomorrow
Exhibition of sketches of London by local artists.
9:30am to 2pm 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 Ends on 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 Ends on Sun, 30th Dec
Drawing on the resources of the National Jazz Archive the exhibition includes photos, posters, journals, video and memorabilia.
9:30am to 2pm Barbican Ends on 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 Ends on Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
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 Ends on Fri, 4th Jan 2019
Tower Bridge opening times
| 09:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 09:45pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
| 11:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 11:45pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
| 12:15am | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
