Welcome to the IanVisits guide to free and cheap lectures, talks, heritage, walks and miscellany happening around London.
Top events in London on Wed 1st May 2019
Dr Jonathan Boff will discuss the transformation undergone by the British Army during the First World War and the role this played in the defeat of Germany.
6pm to 8pm
Chelsea
£5.00
UFOs and the Cold War
There is more to the Ministry of Defence UFO files than reports on strange sightings in the sky.
2pm to 3pm Richmond
Join Senior Curator Simon Sladen as he introduces a new display in the British Galleries exploring comedy’s impact on society.
1pm to 1:45pm South KensingtonThe newly discovered Salvator by Leonardo, the world’s most costly picture, is one of his most notable creations, in which he used his ‘science of art’ to transform a stock subject into a profound expression of the ineffability of the divine.
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Explore this surreal lost property office where you will uncover stories in the most unlikely places.
11am to 8pm Barbican
Closing soon Fri, 3rd May
Ara Güler, who passed away last year, was known by many as one of the greatest photojournalists of his time
10am to 6pm Chelsea Closing soon Sun, 5th May
A photographic exhibition documenting the living conditions of London’s most disadvantaged children.
10am to 5pm Clerkenwell Closing soon Sun, 5th May
Admire the gardens as they are brightened by the impressive 20,000 tulips planted throughout the gardens.
11:30am to 3:30pm Eltham Closing soon Sun, 5th May
With more than 800 images on display, this global photography exhibition presents all winning and shortlisted entries, including the Photographer of the Year, from this year’s Awards
10am to 9pm Strand Closing soon Mon, 6th May
This exhibition is the story of humanity’s ever-changing relationship with our nearest star.
10am to 6pm South Kensington Closing soon Mon, 6th May
An exhibition of DANAD Design's trailblazing work from 1958–62, featuring their original furniture and surface designs.
10am to 6pm Hanover Square Closing soon Fri, 10th May
Explore the Library’s collection of pocket-sized friendship albums – made between the 16th and 19th centuries.
9:30am to 6pm Camden Closing soon Sun, 12th May
This exhibition explores the art, science, ethics and technology that enables human repair and alteration.
10am to 6pm Southwark Closing soon Sun, 12th May
Photography display exploring past and present Thamesmead through archival images from the RIBA Collections and contemporary photographs by artist Nina Manandhar.
10am to 5pm Regent Street Closing soon Thu, 16th May
Tower Bridge opening times
| 06:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 07:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
| 10:00pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Up river |
| 10:45pm | Paddle Steamer Dixie Queen | Down river |
