The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Wednesday 4th August.


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Top events in London on Wed 4th Aug 2021

This illustrated talk explores the events surrounding the tragic death of Walpole’s tabby cat Selima.
2021-08-04
Starts at 6:30pm
 
Twickenham
Twickenham
Join Robert Lyman and Richard Duckett as they discuss the SOE's secret missions in Burma during the Second World War.
2021-08-04
7pm to 8pm
 
Chelsea
Chelsea

Online events / webinars

This summit will here from public and private sector voices giving an update on London’s active travel priorities as the capital prepares to opening up following easing of government guidelines regarding lockdown restrictions.
9am to 10:30am
 
Follow in the footsteps of Matthew Shardlake, Jack Barak, and a host of historical characters.
11am to 1:30pm
 
In this talk, author Ysenda Maxtone-Graham recalls the vivid summer memories of real mid-twentieth century people.
7:30pm to 8:30pm
 

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The Story of Swedenborg in 27 Objects
An exhibition of 27 treasures from the Swedenborg collection exploring the life and legacy of Emanuel Swedenborg.
The Story of Swedenborg in 27 Objects
11am to 5pm
Bloomsbury
Closing soon Wed, 15th December
2021-06-23
2021-12-15
Reverberations: a sound installation in Housmans
Reverberations is an immersive sound installation, produced by sound artist Wajid Yaseen, that uses transducer speakers to resonate through the bookshelves of one of London’s oldest radical bookshops.
Reverberations: a sound installation in Housmans
11am to 6:30pm
Islington
Closing soon Fri, 1st October
2021-07-26
2021-10-01
Maker's Eye: Stories of Crafts
An exhibition that celebrates the breadth, diversity and qualities of craft, and includes numerous craft objects made in the UK over the course of the last 50 years.
Maker's Eye: Stories of Crafts
All Day
Islington
Closing soon Sat, 9th October
2021-07-07
2021-10-09
Conversations with God - Jan Matejko’s Copernicus
This is a rare opportunity to see one of Poland’s most loved works of art.
Conversations with God - Jan Matejko’s Copernicus
10am to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Sun, 30th August
2021-05-21
2020-08-30
On Tenterhooks
Inspired by artist Anna Ray’s Huguenot ancestors who settled in Spitalfields as textile makers in the 18th century, the exhibition explores the past and present of textile making.
On Tenterhooks
8am to 6pm
City of London
Closing soon Thu, 1st October
2021-06-21
2020-10-01
Gábor Király 'Blissful Idleness'
For this exhibition, the artist and the gallery bring together 18 large and small scale works.
Gábor Király 'Blissful Idleness'
10am to 7pm
Covent Garden
Closing soon Wed, 4th August
2021-07-08
2021-08-04
Strange Things Among Us
An exhibition that promises to fulfil your curiosity with the ethereal and ghostly, as well as offering a little something out of the ordinary as we emerge from lockdown.
Strange Things Among Us
11am to 5pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Fri, 6th August
2021-06-05
2021-08-06
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
An annual exhibition showcasing the world's greatest space photography.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
10:30am to 4pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sun, 8th August
2021-05-17
2021-08-08
Renaissance Watercolours
This display presents for the first time watercolour during the Renaissance as a unified art form, highlighting its versatility and pivotal role in understanding, interpreting and documenting the natural world.
Renaissance Watercolours
10am to 5:45pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 8th August
2021-06-20
2021-08-08
Jurassic Encounter
Jurassic Encounter is an interactive installation of 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs from the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.
Jurassic Encounter
All Day
Southgate
Closing soon Tue, 10th August
2021-07-24
2021-08-10

Exhibitions opening soon


What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Wednesday 4th August 2021

Join our Roman guided tour and let us ‘roam’ around the City and discover a history that dates back nearly 2,000 years.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2021-08-04
2021-08-04
A unique walking tour through London’s magical history with a magical guide — discover the magic side of London beyond Harry Potter.
 Starts at 2pm
 
 Whitehall
2021-08-04
2021-08-04