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Top events in London on Tue 7th Jan 2020
Stephen Tomkins tells this fascinating story - one that is rarely told as an important piece of English, as well as American, history - that is full of contemporary relevance: religious violence, the threat to national security, freedom of religion and tolerance of dangerous opinions.
7pm to 8:30pm
Southwark
Saving the whales and curing cancer are two of the great challenges of the present day, and mathematics has a part to play in addressing them.
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
An 18-metre-wide sculpture fills the entire gallery space, with mirrored planes multiplying its dimensions to enable a reimagining of time and space.
10am to 4:30pm Ealing
Ends on Sun, 12th Jan 2020
Uncover the secrets of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Virgin of the Rocks' in this new immersive exhibition.
10am to 6pm Trafalgar Square Ends on Sun, 12th Jan 2020
Currently enjoying a resurgence in practice and teaching, this display is a timely celebration of drawing.
10am to 5:30pm Russell Square Ends on Sun, 12th Jan 2020
Discover the remarkable world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications in use by British and foreign governments.
10am to 6pm South Kensington Ends on Sat, 18th Jan 2020
An exhibition of original Cuban propaganda posters and magazines.
10am to 5:30pm Kings Cross Ends on Sun, 19th Jan 2020
A journey into the world’s most iconic cabarets, cafés and clubs in modern art through the lens of pioneering artists.
10am to 6pm Barbican Ends on Sun, 19th Jan 2020
ON EDGE aims to open conversation around the causes of and responses to anxiety today through art, design, psychology and neuroscience.
10am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sun, 19th Jan 2020
This display of selected clothes, accessories and memorabilia demonstrates Hartnell’s innovation and lasting effect on British design and craftsmanship.
11am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sat, 25th Jan 2020
This comprehensive exhibition will explore five decades of the distinguished career of a British design legend.
11am to 6pm Southwark Ends on Sat, 25th Jan 2020
The first-ever exhibition devoted to the portraits of Paul Gauguin.
10am to 6pm Trafalgar Square Ends on Sun, 26th Jan 2020
Regular Events - Tuesday 7th January 2020
A tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
12:45pm to : StrandWalking tours of London on Tuesday 7th January 2020
Called the Street of Shame, there’s more to this road between the City of London and the City of Westminster than its newspaper heritage.
11am to 12:45pm City of London
On this guided tour, led by an expert City of London of Guide, you’ll see several of his finest places of worship. Judge for yourself which is the finest!
2pm to 4pm City of London
