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Top events in London on Sat 3rd Aug 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
Comprising 65 prints and drawings, this exhibition highlights Rembrandt’s technical and creative ingenuity on paper.
10am to 5:30pm Russell Square
Ends on Sun, 4th Aug
In this, the first major museum display of artists’ postcards, discover both the politics and playfulness of this unique collection of 300 postcards.
10am to 5:30pm Russell Square Ends on Sun, 4th Aug
This display focuses on the rarely seen archives of queer venues and social networks collated by University College London’s Urban Laboratory.
11am to 6pm Whitechapel Ends on Sun, 25th Aug
Enter a graphic world where art and storytelling collide in the largest exhibition of manga ever to take place outside of Japan.
10am to 5:30pm Russell Square Ends on Mon, 26th Aug
More than 50 Lego models will be on show, from individual pieces, to awe-inspiring dioramas and mosaics.
3pm to 4pm Forest Hill Ends on Tue, 27th Aug
Discover the extraordinary history behind one of humankind’s greatest achievements: how we write
9:30am to 5pm Camden Ends on Tue, 27th Aug
This display showcases examples of her childhood sketches and domestic projects alongside her famous illustrations that came later.
10am to 5:30pm South Kensington Ends on Thu, 29th Aug
See an epic 20 feet panorama depicting the lost Houses of Parliament on display.
10am to 6pm Barbican Ends on Sun, 1st Sep
This exhibition shines a spotlight on a brief but intense period of dynamic printmaking during the interwar period, with the first major show of work by artists from the Grosvenor School of Modern Art.
10am to 5pm Dulwich Ends on Sun, 8th Sep
For the first time in the UK see selections from three of Leonardo da Vinci’s extraordinary notebooks to explore his fascination with motion.
9:30am to 5pm Camden Ends on Sun, 8th Sep
Regular Events - Saturday 3rd August 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 3rd August 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
Tower Bridge is not due to open today. The next scheduled opening is on Sun 4th Aug at 12:30pm
