The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 20th October.


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Top events in London on Tue 20th Oct 2020


Online events / webinars

Join Librarian Ann Martin to learn about the history of Guildhall Library and to view some of the Library’s treasures.
10:30am to 11am
 
There are a surprising number of closed railway lines and stations in London. Join Stephen to explore some lost and forgotten railways.
3pm to 4pm
 
This paper will present findings from a ‘bottom up’ LGBT archive study (funded by the Wellcome Trust).
5:15pm to 7pm
 
Join Stephen Fry for an evening of conversation as he explores establishing trust in science and how individuals can make rational and objective decisions with Nobel Prize-winning biologist and President of the Royal Society, Venki Ramakrishnan.
6pm to 7pm
 
There are also general theories of algorithms, and those ideas are not messy at all; they are very beautiful, powerful and should be required reading for the internet age.
6pm to 7pm
 
How did the brevity of the telegram influenced Hemingway's writing style? How did a young chemist expose the use of Polaroid's cameras to create passbooks to track black citizens in apartheid South Af
7pm to 8:30pm
 
A visual tour of Stoke Newington’s past and a time when the New River ran along Church Street and detached mansions were a common sight.
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Historian and architect Benedict O'Looney discusses landmark collaborations between architects, engineers & town planners in the twilight of Beaux Arts London.
7pm to :
 
Join Librarian Ann Martin to look at how the tale has been passed down generations of adults and children through books, ballads and pantomimes in Guildhall Library’s collections.
7pm to 7:30pm
 

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

 Once Upon a Time in King’s Cross – Catherine Packard
An affectionate depiction of community life in a once infamous King’s Cross neighbourhood during the 80s and 90s, through the eyes of local photographer and resident Catherine Packard.
 Once Upon a Time in King’s Cross – Catherine Packard
All Day
St Pancras
Closing soon Sun, 25th October
2020-10-16
2020-10-25
This exhibition celebrates the first 100 years of The Club which has been located in Bloomsbury since its very beginning when it was founded to create a community for like-minded men and women.
12pm to 8pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 25th October
2020-10-16
2020-10-25
Faith in the City of London
This open-air exhibition features images from religious services to reveal the Square Mile’s diverse spiritual life that stretches out into many faiths.
Faith in the City of London
All Day
City of London
Closing soon Wed, 28th October
2020-10-03
2020-10-28
The King's Man Experience
The King’s Man Experience is an immersive exhibition featuring costumes, props and behind-the-scenes material from the movie of the same name.
The King's Man Experience
10:30am to 3:30pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sat, 31st October
2020-08-15
2020-10-31
Grayson Perry: The MOST Specialest Relationship
An exhibition of Grayson Perry works inspired by his TV series on Channel 4
Grayson Perry: The MOST Specialest Relationship
10am to 5:30pm
Hanover Square
Closing soon Sat, 31st October
2020-09-15
2020-10-31
Looking Up: Helaine Blumenfeld at Canary Wharf
Showing sculptures by Helaine Blumenfeld at Canary Wharf gives an unrivalled opportunity to view them in the context of hard interior and exterior architecture as well as carefully designed outdoor spaces amongst mature trees.
Looking Up: Helaine Blumenfeld at Canary Wharf
All Day
Poplar
Closing soon Wed, 4th November
2020-07-03
2020-11-04
Andy Warhol
A new look at the extraordinary life and work of the pop art superstar
Andy Warhol
10am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Wed, 4th November
2020-09-02
2020-11-04
Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers
Evoking the experience of being in a club, the exhibition will transport you through the people, art, design, technology and photography that have been shaping the electronic music landscape.
Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers
10am to 6pm
Kensington
Closing soon Wed, 4th November
2020-07-31
2020-11-04
Titian: Love, Desire, Death
This exhibition reunites all six paintings in the Classical myths series for the first time in over four centuries.
Titian: Love, Desire, Death
11am to 4pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Wed, 4th November
2020-07-13
2020-11-04
The Krios of Sierra Leone
Explore the unique story of the Krios through their history, heritage and culture from the late 18th century to the modern day.
The Krios of Sierra Leone
11:30am to 3:30pm
Poplar
Closing soon Wed, 4th November
2020-08-06
2020-11-04

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Tuesday 20th October 2020

A tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
 12:45pm to :
 
 Strand
2020-10-20
2020-10-20

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Tuesday 20th October 2020

On this guided tour, led by an expert City of London of Guide, you’ll see several of his finest places of worship.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2020-10-20
2020-10-20
A guided walk around the City looking for old London.
 11am to 1pm
 
 Barbican
2020-10-20
2020-10-20
A guided walk around Westminster and get to see the hidden and ever so picturesque Georgian back streets where all the political salons are
 2pm to 4pm
 
 Whitehall
2020-10-20
2020-10-20
A walk through London’s magical history, from medieval witches and alchemists to tales of great illusionists past and present with a Blue Badge Tourist Guide... and magician.
 2pm to 3:30pm
 
 Whitehall
2020-10-20
2020-10-20