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Top events in London on Sat 4th May 2019
Monthly open day at one of London's more curious and delightful museums, devoted to the history of the sewing machine.
2pm to 5pm
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Showcasing the most spectacular space photography of its kind, the exhibition celebrates ten years of awe-inspiring images shot by astrophotographers worldwide.
Starts at 10am Greenwich
Ends on Sat, 4th May
This exhibition is the story of humanity’s ever-changing relationship with our nearest star.
10am to 6pm South Kensington Ends on Mon, 6th May
Explore the Library’s collection of pocket-sized friendship albums – made between the 16th and 19th centuries.
9:30am to 5pm Camden Ends on Sun, 12th May
This exhibition explores the art, science, ethics and technology that enables human repair and alteration.
10am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sun, 12th May
The exhibition features twenty-four critically acclaimed projects that have pushed design boundaries through their exploration of the opportunities and challenges of timber structures.
10am to 5pm Euston Ends on Fri, 17th May
The first major exhibition on Tudor and Jacobean portrait miniatures in the UK for over 35 years.
10am to 6pm Soho Ends on Sun, 19th May
This exhibition displays a selection of Cultural Revolution propaganda posters, revolutionary landscapes, images of the leader and intricate papercuts all of which were collected in China during the 1970s.
10am to 5pm Walthamstow Ends on Sun, 26th May
A major exhibition exploring the role of drawing in contemporary architectural practice through the work of one of Britain’s leading architects and architectural draughtsmen.
10am to 5pm Holborn Ends on Sun, 26th May
A major exhibition of works by Martin Parr, one of Britain’s best-known and most widely celebrated photographers.
10am to 7pm Soho Ends on Mon, 27th May
The first ever exhibition outside of Norway of Harald Sohlberg, one of the greatest masters of landscape painting in the history of Norwegian art.
10am to 5pm Dulwich Ends on Sun, 2nd Jun
Regular Events - Saturday 4th May 2019
A guided tour around the historic Somerset House including the vaults under the main forecourt.
12:15pm to : StrandA 90-minute walking tour as you explore the Barbican and discover the fascinating history behind the building of the Centre and the surrounding estate.
Starts at 1pm Barbican
Walking tours of London on Saturday 4th May 2019
£12.00
Public Toilets Walking Tour
This walking tour covers iconic London from a new perspective, introducing guests to the history and surprisingly dynamic modern politics of the Public Toilet.
3:30pm to 5:30pm SouthwarkTower Bridge opening times
| 03:15pm | Sailing Barge Lady Daphne | Up river |
| 04:00pm | Sailing Barge Lady Daphne | Down river |
| 06:00pm | Sailing Barge Lady Daphne | Up river |
| 06:45pm | Sailing Barge Lady Daphne | Down river |
| 08:45pm | Sailing Barge Lady Daphne | Up river |
| 09:30pm | Sailing Barge Lady Daphne | Down river |
