The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 17th January.


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Top events in London on Tue 17th Jan 2023

Desirée Baptiste, a London-based writer and researcher, brings together two lives, one, vastly chronicled, the other, virtually silent, and both, inextricably intertwined in an age of Empire.
2023-01-17
Starts at 6:30pm
 
Tottenham Court Road
Beilby Porteus, Bishop of London & Beilby Porteus, Boy Slave: Two Lives in an Age of Empire
Tottenham Court Road
A talk by Mattie Faint, professional clown, followed by a screening of the short documentary Clown by Shane O’Neill.
2023-01-17
7pm to 10pm
 
Clerkenwell
'A Life of Laughter' & 'Clown: It's A Serious Business Being Funny'
Clerkenwell
Marion Turner, the award-winning biographer of Chaucer, discusses the scandalous story of the Wife of Bath, and the legacy of medieval women, with historian Mary Wellesley. 
2023-01-17
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Soho
The Wife of Bath: Marion Turner and Mary Wellesley in Conversation
Soho

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

William the Conqueror’s 1067 Charter
The oldest document held in the City of London Corporation’s extensive archives will go on rare public display.
William the Conqueror’s 1067 Charter
10:30am to 4pm
City of London
Closing soon Thu, 19th January
2022-09-24
2023-01-19
Everest through the lens
An exhibition marking the centenary of the Everest expeditions in the 1920s explores how Captain John Noel’s films shaped the popular image of the mountain
Everest through the lens
10am to 5pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Fri, 20th January
2022-10-05
2023-01-20
Two million prints - online for all
This exhibition celebrates the completion of the British Museum's digitisation project and showcases the extraordinary variety of printmaking
Two million prints - online for all
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 22nd January
2022-09-06
2023-01-22
 Hampi: Photography and Archaeology in southern India
A display of photographs taken between 1857 and 1970, capturing the archaeological site of Hampi.
 Hampi: Photography and Archaeology in southern India
9:30am to 8pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 22nd January
2022-10-16
2023-01-22
The New Black Vanguard
The New Black Vanguard features 15 international Black photographers contributing to a new vision of the Black figure and reframing representation in art and fashion.
The New Black Vanguard
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sun, 22nd January
2022-10-28
2023-01-22
Black British Dynasties in Music: A Family Affair
A celebration of the huge contribution made to music and culture by Black British musical families, curated by the Black Music Coalition.
Black British Dynasties in Music: A Family Affair
9:30am to 7:30pm
Barbican
Closing soon Wed, 25th January
2022-10-27
2023-01-25
George Westren: On the straight and narrow
A selection of works by George Westren that represent twenty years of dedicated practice from humble beginnings, through the challenges of homelessness & addiction, to eventual salvation through art.
George Westren: On the straight and narrow
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Wed, 25th January
2023-01-06
2023-01-25
Futures Past
Futures Past takes the viewer on an immersive journey through the excavated ruins of the future filled with digital and sculptural works.
Futures Past
1pm to 6pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sat, 28th January
2022-10-28
2023-01-28
The Carpenters’ Line: Woodworking Heritage in Hida Takayama
This exhibition celebrates the essence of Japanese craftsmanship through the story of an enduring woodworking heritage cultivated in the densely forested Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.
The Carpenters’ Line: Woodworking Heritage in Hida Takayama
10am to 8pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 29th January
2022-09-29
2023-01-29
Tutankhamun reimagined
To mark the anniversary of Tutankhamun's discovery, the British Museum has commissioned a work by Egyptian graffiti artist Nofal O.
Tutankhamun reimagined
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 29th January
2022-12-01
2023-01-29

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Tuesday 17th January 2023

Have you ever wondered what Somerset House was built for and what has taken place within this Grade 1 listed building over the years?
 Starts at 12pm
 
 Strand
2023-01-17
2023-01-17

Historical highlights tour of Somerset House

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