The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Friday 5th August.


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Top events in London on Fri 5th Aug 2022

12 life-size ensembles – standing at 6’4” – will be showcased, examining social, historical and cultural themes central to Lismore’s work and life as a ‘living sculpture’.
2022-08-05
Starts at 12pm
 
South Kensington
South Kensington
Discover stories of life in Roman London from foundation to fall, all with connections to wine in this Roman-themed wine tasting.
2022-08-05
Starts at 6pm
 
Barbican
Barbican

Online events / webinars

Discover the extraordinary stories of those who survived and witnessed the largest mass migration in the world.
2pm to 3pm
 

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

The official London Hat Week Exhibition celebrates the breadth of talent in our community of hat makers.
11am to 5pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sat, 6th August
2022-08-02
2022-08-06
From Shakespeare to Shelley: How medicine influenced literature
This exhibition explores medical themes in literature, looking at those who've left the world of medicine behind to become some of our best-loved wordsmiths.
From Shakespeare to Shelley: How medicine influenced literature
9:30am to 5:30pm
Harley Street
Closing soon Fri, 12th August
2022-04-20
2022-08-12
An exhibition that explores the possibilities of traditional Korean paper, or hanji.
10am to 5:30pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Fri, 12th August
2022-06-10
2022-08-12
Vision & Virtuosity by Tiffany
Over 400 objects from Tiffany’s archives go on display at the Saatchi Gallery.
Vision & Virtuosity by Tiffany
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Fri, 19th August
2022-06-10
2022-08-19
A Bouquet of Fans
The vast array of floral designs on show span the centuries dating back to the late 16th Century.
A Bouquet of Fans
11am to 5pm
Greenwich
Closing soon Sat, 20th August
2022-09-24
2022-08-20
Breaking the News
Explore five centuries of UK news through broadsheets, blogs and objects from our own collection and examine era-defining stories close-up.
Breaking the News
All Day
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-04-22
2022-08-21
True Crime: The Case of Philips Wouwerman
An exhibition based around the disputed claims that the Dutch painter Philips Wouwerman was a plagiarist.
True Crime: The Case of Philips Wouwerman
10am to 5pm
Dulwich
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-04-23
2022-08-21
Visualising Victorian News
A display of infographics illustrating 19th-century news themes
Visualising Victorian News
9:30am to 6pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-05-11
2022-08-21
Summer Exhibition 2022
Run without interruption since 1769, the Summer Exhibition showcases art in all forms, from prints, painting, film and photography, to architectural works and sculpture.
Summer Exhibition 2022
10am to 6pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Sun, 21st August
2022-06-21
2022-08-21
 Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 years in comics
Enter into the world of superheroes in this first major exhibition to explore the representation of foundlings, orphans, adoptees, and foster children in comics, graphic novels and sequential art from around the globe.
 Superheroes, Orphans & Origins: 125 years in comics
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Sun, 28th August
2022-04-01
2022-08-28

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Friday 5th August 2022

A lunchtime talk in the NLA's space at Westfield Stratford and learn about London’s historical and physical development.
 12:30pm to 1pm
 
 Olympic Park
2022-08-05
2022-08-05

New London Model Talk at Westfield

Enjoy a boat trip through London's Islington tunnel on The Regent's Canal, opened in 1820, and around three quarters of a mile in length.
 11am to 4pm
 
 Islington
2022-08-05
2022-08-05

Canal boat trips through the Islington tunnel

 12pm to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-08-05
2022-08-05

Fridays: City of London Model Talk

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Walking tours of London on Friday 5th August 2022

Are you ready to learn about London’s grim and gruesome past? Then join us on a tour that tells the tale of crime and punishment, executions and excess.
 11am to 12:30pm
 
 City of London
2022-08-05
2022-08-05
Discover more about this much-loved London hospital, whose history dates back nearly 900 years!
 2pm to 3:30pm
 
 Barbican
2022-08-05
2022-08-05