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Top events in London on Mon 30th Nov 2020
Online events / webinars
When Darwin finally published the On the Origin of Species, he tried to avoid controversy by ignoring human origins. Yet evolution was soon being attacked as the godless ‘monkey theory’.
6pm to 7pm
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This exhibition reunites all six paintings in the Classical myths series for the first time in over four centuries.
11am to 4pm
Trafalgar Square
Ends on Sun, 17th Jan 2021
The first ever retrospective of one of the most important author-illustrators of all time.
10am to 5:30pm Kings Cross Ends on Sun, 24th Jan 2021
From designer handbags to despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, the exhibition will explore our longstanding fascination with the bag.
10am to 5:45pm South Kensington Ends on Sun, 31st Jan 2021
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.
All Day Poplar Ends on Sun, 31st Jan 2021
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.
10am to 6pm Kensington Ends on Mon, 8th Feb 2021
This new commission will feature portraits and intimate domestic scenes reflecting on family life on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
10am to 5:30pm Kings Cross Ends on Sun, 14th Feb 2021
Explore the unique story of the Krios through their history, heritage and culture from the late 18th century to the modern day.
11:30am to 3:30pm Poplar Ends on Sun, 14th Feb 2021
Explore the history of public punishment in London
10am to 6pm Barbican Ends on Sun, 18th Apr 2021
Walking tours of London on Monday 30th November 2020
London has burned several time in its 2,000 years, and on this 2-hour walk you’ll learn about the 2 cataclysmic events of 1666 and 1940/41.
2pm to 4pm City of London