The ianVisits guide to September's unusual events, tours, lectures and exhibitions happening around London.
Friday 1st September
Free
At 11am on 1st September, the the departure board at King's Cross station will advertise the Hogwarts Express departure from platform 9 3/4s at King's Cross station.
11am to 5pm
Kings Cross
Dr Brendan Maartens reveals how propaganda has been used as a recruiting tool by the British Army since its earliest days.
12pm to 1pm
Chelsea
Free
A regatta of 12 life-sized swans perform a poetic ballet on the surface of the Royal Victoria Dock.
Starts at 6pm
Victoria Dock
£15.00
Explore the video-art galleries after hours with an adult only monthly showings.
6pm to 10pm
Marylebone
Free
Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present a performance on the façade of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Starts at 6:15pm
City of London
A hands-on project tackling science education for the future, with a Discourse full of interactive science.
7:20pm to 8:45pm
Hanover Square
Online events / webinars
City Guide Jill Finch’s illustrated talk takes us through those momentous days in September 1666 when the Great Fire of London destroyed not just the City but a way of life.
2pm to 3pm
More London events on Friday 1st September
Saturday 2nd September
Hundreds of cinemas across the UK will be offering cheap entry to see many of the films being screened at the moment.
All Day
Meet members of the Lambeth Local History Forum to learn about their work
and how you might join in. There will be local history publications on sale.
10am to 4:30pm
West Norwood
Occasional open day at a museum of domestic "clutter" housed in an old farm barn.
10:30am to 4pm
Upminster
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the gladiators within the ancient Roman amphitheatre and see mudlarking artefacts on display.
10:30am to 4pm
City of London
Pollock's Toy Museum will have a weekend pop up store and show in Spitalfields.
11am to 5pm
Whitechapel
From food and photography to music and spoken word, Black on the Square will showcase established acts alongside emerging talent.
12pm to 6pm
Trafalgar Square
An end of Summer Fair in the setting of Turner’s House garden.
12pm to 4pm
Twickenham
Internationally pre-eminent museum and integral workshops devoted to electrical timekeeping and the distribution of accurate time.
2pm to 5pm
West Norwood
Free
A regatta of 12 life-sized swans perform a poetic ballet on the surface of the Royal Victoria Dock.
Starts at 6pm
Victoria Dock
Free
Look up in wonder, as one of the world’s most extraordinary vertical dance companies present a performance on the façade of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Starts at 6:15pm
City of London
See the horror film classic – under a full moon!
Starts at 8pm
Peckham
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Sunday 3rd September
Monthly open day at the museum to London's first international airport - in Croydon.
10am to 4pm
Croydon
The Thames Flood Barrier is closed once a month for test purposes, where all the gates are closed at the same time.
10:10am to 8:10pm
Woolwich
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of the gladiators within the ancient Roman amphitheatre and see mudlarking artefacts on display.
10:30am to 4pm
City of London
Pollock's Toy Museum will have a weekend pop up store and show in Spitalfields.
11am to 5pm
Whitechapel
Annual open day at the cemetery with tours of the catacombs and public events.
11am to 5pm
West Brompton
Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill.
12pm to 5pm
Croydon
A commemoration of the Merchant Navy with a band-led parade, service and wreath laying.
12:30pm to 2pm
Tower Hill
Pragya Agarwal dives deep into the history and science that has determined the gendering of emotions to ask whether there is any truth in the notion of innate differences between the male and female experience of emotions.
3pm to 4:30pm
Holborn
Free
A regatta of 12 life-sized swans perform a poetic ballet on the surface of the Royal Victoria Dock.
Starts at 6pm
Victoria Dock
More London events on Sunday 3rd September
Monday 4th September
No events are listed for today. Sorry.
More London events on Monday 4th September
Tuesday 5th September
This lecture explores some of the more surprising revelations to emerge from Strawberry Hill’s history when rejected designs for its decoration and interiors are examined.
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tottenham Court Road
Be amazed by the incredible evolutionary story of life on the wing. Explore the miracle of flight like never before.
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
More London events on Tuesday 5th September
Wednesday 6th September
Discover 500 years of medical history with the Royal College of Physicians fascinating collections after hours with the opportunity to join a free curator talk.
5:30pm to 8pm
Camden
Online events / webinars
An illustrated talk on the history of architectural modelmaking in Britain.
7pm to 8pm
More London events on Wednesday 6th September
Thursday 7th September
Free
Located in the Royal Docks, it shoots a plume of water 30 metres into the air.
1pm to 8pm
Victoria Dock
A monthly late opening of the restored Roman temple found near Bank in the City of London in the 1950s, and recently restored to its original subterranean location.
5pm to 8pm
City of London
On the first Thursday of the month, Holborn's Novelty Automation has a bar in the store for their late-night opening.
6pm to 9pm
Holborn
A screening of 'Exposed: Nursing Narratives' and short films based on interviews will be followed by a panel discussion.
6pm to 8pm
Harley Street
In this talk, Michael Heinrich will explore the historical and modern roles of herbal medicines in the UK
6pm to 8:30pm
Southwark
An evening learning about the life and times of Carlo Gatti from historian Peter Barber, in partnership with the Union Ticinese, founded by the Gatti family and others 150 years ago this year.
Starts at 6:30pm
Islington
Discover authors that blur the lines between fiction and history writing
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Pimlico
Online events / webinars
Art historian Nicola Moorby shares her experiences of following in Turner’s footsteps of his 1819 tour of Italy.
6:30pm to 7:30pm
More London events on Thursday 7th September
Friday 8th September
Rare chance to see inside a Tudor building on Fleet Street with one of the best-preserved Jacobian-enriched plaster ceilings in London.
9am to 5pm
City of London
Daniel Taylor examines the debates surrounding the battle for the Normandy town of Villers-Bocage during the Second World War.
12pm to 1pm
Chelsea
Free
Located in the Royal Docks, it shoots a plume of water 30 metres into the air.
1pm to 7pm
Victoria Dock
How can black holes help us understand the workings of a quantum computer?
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
Online events / webinars
Join historian, Alice Loxton as she delves into the world of Georgian London and explores the delights of the satirical printmakers.
2pm to 3pm
More London events on Friday 8th September
Saturday 9th September
The annual weekend - that's now nearly 2 weeks long - where loads of buildings open their doors to the public.
All Day
Free
This exhibition presents the stories of Londoners of African, Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous heritage who lived and worked in the city between 1560 and 1860 and are recorded in London’s archives.
10am to 4:30pm
Clerkenwell
Take a tour of the Grade II listed Guildhall's main rooms and the former magistrate's court.
10am to 4:30pm
Kingston Upon Thames
Join us at the Egypt Exploration Society to visit the collections and browse our exhibition on the history of 4 Doughty Mews.
10am to 4pm
Clerkenwell
An interesting looking ship, the THV Galatea will be visiting London and passing through Tower Bridge this morning.
10am to 10:15am
Southwark
This annual boating extravaganza will see around 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the central basin of St Katharine.
11am to 5pm
Wapping
Learn about the project to restore Canons House and surrounding open spaces.
11am to 4pm
Mitcham
Travel by canal boat from Camley Street Natural Park to the London Canal Museum on a Wildlife Boat Day.
11am to 3:15pm
Islington
A day where the house will be filled with re-enactors recalling how the house functioned when lived in by the Duke of Wellington.
11am to 4pm
Picadilly
This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London.
11:30am to 5pm
Croydon
Free
Located in the Royal Docks, it shoots a plume of water 30 metres into the air.
12pm to 7pm
Victoria Dock
There's a charity event taking place today, which will include people using a zip wire between The Cheesegrater and The Gherkin.
12pm to 6pm
This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London.
12pm to 4pm
Charlton
Chapel & crypt visits provide a rare opportunity to learn more about the Anglican chapel and the crypt beneath.
1pm to 5pm
Peckham
See the archaeological excavations and Tudor foundations at Scadbury Moated Manor – which still has its moat around it.
2pm to 5pm
Chislehurst
Make the most out of AI image generating by learning how to optimise your text prompts in this workshop with James Irwin.
3pm to 6pm
Poplar
70 years after it first wowed and terrified audiences, Nigel Kneale’s The Quatermass Experiment is back at its home, Alexandra Palace.
Starts at 6:30pm
Wood Green
More London events on Saturday 9th September
Sunday 10th September
There's a charity event taking place today, which will include people using a zip wire between The Cheesegrater and The Gherkin.
9am to 3pm
Designed to pump water from the River Lee into the King George V reservoir, the building houses three old disused gas Humphrey pumps, and two electric pumps currently in service.
10am to 4pm
Ponders End
This annual boating extravaganza will see around 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the central basin of St Katharine.
11am to 5pm
Wapping
Free
Located in the Royal Docks, it shoots a plume of water 30 metres into the air.
12pm to 7pm
Victoria Dock
Chapel & crypt visits provide a rare opportunity to learn more about the Anglican chapel and the crypt beneath.
1pm to 5pm
Peckham
See the archaeological excavations and Tudor foundations at Scadbury Moated Manor – which still has its moat around it.
2pm to 5pm
Chislehurst
More London events on Sunday 10th September
Monday 11th September
No events are listed for today. Sorry.
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Tuesday 12th September
Free
A note that -- weather permitting -- the Red Arrows will perform a flypast over the ExCeL centre in Docklands.
12pm to 12:20pm
The beautiful illustrated story of handcrafted globes told from the only truly bespoke globemakers in the world, Bellerby & Co. Globemakers.
6:30pm to 8pm
Soho
An evening of culinary inspiration and hear Jürgen’s wonderful story behind his passion for baking.
6:30pm to 8pm
Battersea
This talk takes you through the efforts of the church archivist to save the deteriorating archives from destruction.
Starts at 7pm
Barbican
Join Royal Florist Shane Connolly for a closer look into the floral arrangements for His Majesty The King's Coronation in May 2023.
7pm to 8pm
Southwark
More London events on Tuesday 12th September
Wednesday 13th September
A reminder -- that tickets to climb the Elizabeth Tower and stand next to Big Ben will go on sale this morning.
Starts at 10am
Whitehall
A new space race is underway in real life, with very real geopolitical and economic implications.
7pm to 8pm
South Kensington
Discover what the quantum internet is, and why we need it.
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
Online events / webinars
Join us to discuss Chesterton's 1904 comic novel set in 1984
We will be meeting in September to discuss Chesterton's 1904 comic novel, set in 1984 which is a satire of public apathy and the c
6pm to 7pm
Join Catherine Joy White in conversation about her new book This Thread of Gold which celebrates the history of Black female resistance.
7:30pm to 8:30pm
More London events on Wednesday 13th September
Thursday 14th September
The conservation studio will be open for interested visitors for 1 day only.
10am to 7pm
Chiswick
An evening filled with talks, workshops and performances as Christie's celebrate the artistic legacy of Pablo Picasso, one of history’s greatest visionaries.
6pm to 9pm
St James
Dirk van Miert, Katharine Cashman and Matthew Cobb will explore the development of microscopy and its applications in their respective areas of research.
6pm to 7:30pm
St James
Free
How is music able to convey and trigger such range and depth of emotion? Why does it elicit joy, sorrow, consolation and the chills?
6pm to 7pm
Clerkenwell
Retired police officer and historian Dr Clifford Williams charts the complete turnabout in official police approaches to gay and bisexual men
Starts at 7pm
Covent Garden
An evening of medieval storytelling and performance in the grounds of Eltham Palace.
7pm to 9pm
Eltham
A talk by Dr Lee Jackson on his new book Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London
7pm to 8:30pm
Southwark
A journey through the trials and tribulations involved in bringing a ready-to-run model locomotive to market, from research to production sample, through the eyes of a Project Manager.
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Islington
Online events / webinars
A discussion with Ian Dunt and an expert panel about his recent book on the perceived problems facing the UK political system.
1pm to 2:15pm
Discover how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection, in the face of becoming burnout.
7pm to 8:30pm
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Friday 15th September
Curators Anna Lavelle and Mel Price examine the wonderful world of trench art, sharing examples from the Museum’s extensive collection.
12pm to 1pm
Chelsea
An evening of medieval storytelling and performance in the grounds of Eltham Palace.
7pm to 9pm
Eltham
Online events / webinars
In this talk, discover the range of measures enacted in response to the plague.
2pm to 3pm
More London events on Friday 15th September
Saturday 16th September
A few days each year, the Hampton Court Palace gardens are free to visit.
10am to 5:30pm
East Molesey
Travel back in time to the Middle Ages through handling medieval artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames.
10am to 5pm
City of London
The London Bus Museum will be running heritage buses dating from the 1950s to 1970s alongside the normal daily service on route 38, Victoria to Hackney.
10am to 5pm
Take a tour of the Grade II listed Guildhall's main rooms and the former magistrate's court.
10am to 4:30pm
Kingston Upon Thames
St Paul's Bow Common has been described as 'the most significant church built after WWII in Britain' - a brutalist, inclusive and influential signpost for future church design.
10am to 5pm
Occasional open day of a former railway water tower that now offers views across the Kings Cross area.
10am to 4pm
Kings Cross
For one day, the public can go on board a tall sailing ship at Canary Wharf for a look around.
10am to 5pm
Poplar
This day of talks explores some of the palaces of Tudor London; where, how and why they were built.
10am to 4pm
Southwark
The Ruislip Lido Railway is opening its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running.
11am to 5pm
Ruislip
A day of events, hands-on activities and ancient crafts focusing on nature.
11am to 5pm
Belvedere
Bermondsey Street Festival is an annual celebration of music, dance, arts, cuisine and creativity
11am to 7pm
Southwark
Free
Annual river race between Millwall and Richmond with hundreds of boats participating.
11:30am to 5pm
This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London.
12pm to 3pm
This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London.
12pm to 4pm
Fulham
Free
Jason Fox speaks to the families of injured Armed Forces personnel about their loved ones’ recoveries, highlighting what it's like to support, witness and be a part of the process.
Starts at 1pm
Chelsea
A promenade performance journey, spanning the streets of the historic Cloth Fair and Smithfield Grand Avenue.
1pm to 7pm
Barbican
Free
Mysterious characters made of light and sound will take you on an extraordinary and mesmerising journey.
Starts at 2:45pm
Free
Magical enchanting phantoms stride elegantly through the streets, endowed with transparent wings they seemingly float above the audience.
6:15pm to 7pm
An evening of medieval storytelling and performance in the grounds of Eltham Palace.
7pm to 9pm
Eltham
More London events on Saturday 16th September
Sunday 17th September
A few days each year, the Hampton Court Palace gardens are free to visit.
10am to 5:30pm
East Molesey
Travel back in time to the Middle Ages through handling medieval artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames.
10am to 5pm
City of London
£22.95
Every conceivable vehicle and pieces of apparatus used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site in a line-up of display and serving vehicles.
10am to 5pm
Weybridge
The Ruislip Lido Railway is opening its doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at what they do to keep the railway running.
11am to 5pm
Ruislip
Frock Me! returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall with over 60 leading dealers of vintage and antique fashion, textiles and accessories.
11am to 5:30pm
Chelsea
£7.21
An annual summer event featuring around 170 stands and over 10,000 teddy bears for sale, plus antiques and a teddy bear hospital.
11:30am to 4pm
Kensington
St Paul's Bow Common has been described as 'the most significant church built after WWII in Britain' - a brutalist, inclusive and influential signpost for future church design.
12pm to 5pm
This is a rarer opportunity to tour the building, to hear its magificent organ and to enjoy stunning view of London from the top of its dome.
1:30pm to 5pm
Vauxhall Bridge
More London events on Sunday 17th September
Monday 18th September
Lee Jackson will talk about the nineteenth century history of Portsmouth Street and its environs, focussing on ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’
6pm to 8pm
Holborn
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Tuesday 19th September
Portrayals of hackers in the movies lead us to believe that cybercriminals are young white males who wear hoodies. The cybercriminal population is actually much more diverse.
6pm to 7pm
Holborn
In this talk, author Niall Kishtainy draws us into the imaginative worlds of Thomas More, the Diggers, William Morris, and Extinction Rebellion protestors.
6:15pm to 8pm
Holborn
In this talk, author Niall Kishtainy draws us into the imaginative worlds of Thomas More, the Diggers, William Morris, and Extinction Rebellion protestors.
6:30pm to 8pm
Holborn
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Italy during the Second World War, bestselling historian James Holland recounts the dramatic opening months of the Italian campaign.
Starts at 6:30pm
Chelsea
Join a panel and Q&A with gaming and design industry experts as they explore how they navigate this space, and how the fusion of game mechanics, psychology, cutting-edge design and technology can breathe new life into traditional industries.
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Camden
Take a journey around Paris through the fascinating history of the Métro.
6:30pm to 8pm
Soho
Members will be demonstrating various techniques and materials for realising your designs, throughout the weekend.
7pm to 11pm
Willesden
An evening centred around the innovative repurposing of Camden Highline and brownfield sites into award-winning gardens and vibrant urban spaces.
7pm to 8pm
Southwark
Online events / webinars
A talk about the life and extraordinary works of Hilda Matheson, the first woman to be Talks Director of the BBC, and worked in intelligence in both the First and Second World Wars.
2pm to 3pm
More London events on Tuesday 19th September
Wednesday 20th September
Tickets will be released today to visit London's newest and highest viewing gallery.
Starts at 9am
City of London
The Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden opens its doors for the day.
10am to 5pm
Battersea
A slice of the big apple is coming to London as Canary Wharf transforms into a New York inspired cityscape.
11am to 7pm
Poplar
Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House.
6pm to 7pm
Trafalgar Square
Join a panel discussion with industry experts, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence within art and photography.
6pm to 8pm
Clerkenwell
Join architects Allies & Morrison along with Wandsworth Council and Lambeth Council for a talk about the Low Line
6pm to 7:30pm
Battersea
The talk will focus on Wren the Courtier, exploring Wren’s position within Court under King William and Queen Mary.
6:30pm to 8pm
Greenwich
For an hour, you’ll have their right-of-passage, led by an expert guide as you explore the corners of the House rarely seen by the public.
Starts at 7pm
Charlton
A talk about Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law, who took on the responsibility of cataloguing and promoting Vincent’s work.
Starts at 7pm
Stockwell
Online events / webinars
The second in our part 1 series on Head Gardeners on Weds @ 6 from 13 Sept, £5 each or all 5 for £20
Our Wednesday evenings this Autumn will focus on head gardeners working at historic sites
6pm to 7:30pm
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Thursday 21st September
A slice of the big apple is coming to London as Canary Wharf transforms into a New York inspired cityscape.
11am to 7pm
Poplar
A presentation about a new concert hall that's been created in Nine Elms.
2:30pm to 5pm
Battersea
At this event you will meet the artist behind the extraordinary recreations.
6pm to 8pm
Chelsea
Could artificial intelligence be used to tackle online harms to children? What are the specific “solutions” AI could offer?
6pm to 7pm
Holborn
This evening considers the history and continued relevance of a quintessential London housing type.
Starts at 7pm
Barbican
£17.03
Uncover the captivating mysteries of Neanderthals in a thrilling exploration with Ludovic Slimak.
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
Online events / webinars
In this lecture, Dr Mikaela Bloomberg will examine the evidence for joint effects of sleep and physical activity on cognitive function.
1pm to 2pm
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Friday 22nd September
The modernist, a quarterly magazine dedicated to modernist architecture and design, presents a two-day event featuring some of the best independent publishers in the field.
10am to 5pm
Marylebone High St
A slice of the big apple is coming to London as Canary Wharf transforms into a New York inspired cityscape.
11am to 7pm
Poplar
£10.00
An occasional guided tour around one of the City of London's older grand Livery Halls.
11am to 12:30pm
City of London
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival will return to Horace Walpole’s ‘Gothic castle’ this autumn.
11am to 5pm
Twickenham
Richard Doherty revisits the Battle of Arnhem, an Allied effort to advance across the River Rhine during the Second World War.
12pm to 1pm
Chelsea
Join Rose Bruford College, a world-leading specialist higher education institution, for an exploration of design in performance settings.
4:30pm to 7pm
Greenwich
A large puppet parade through central Woolwich.
6:45pm to 7:15pm
Woolwich
£16.86
WiFi Wars returns to the Ri for their gaming extravaganza.
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
A three-part lecture series on how AI broke the internet in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute.
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
Online events / webinars
In this talk, Head of Early Modern Records, Dr Neil Johnston will discuss how Oliver Cromwell ruled England, Scotland and Ireland before the country collapsed into anarchy and Charles II was restored as King.
2pm to 3pm
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Saturday 23rd September
A weekend of art, mudlarking and performance at the historic Queen's House within the grounds of the National Maritime Museum.
10am to 4pm
Greenwich
The modernist, a quarterly magazine dedicated to modernist architecture and design, presents a two-day event featuring some of the best independent publishers in the field.
10am to 5pm
Marylebone High St
Metrobus operation is 40 this year so there will be a garage open day at Orpington.
10am to 4pm
Orpington
This summer London's fire stations be opening their red doors to the public for a number of open day events across London.
11am to 4pm
Tottenham
A slice of the big apple is coming to London as Canary Wharf transforms into a New York inspired cityscape.
11am to 7pm
Poplar
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival will return to Horace Walpole’s ‘Gothic castle’ this autumn.
11am to 5pm
Twickenham
Would you like to try kayaking on the Thames in a sea kayak? London's only dedicated sea kayaking club CKC is running some taster sessions.
11:30am to 4:30pm
Chiswick
£44.00
Spend an evening with renowned classicist and historian, Mary Beard, as she shines the spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar to Alexander Severus.
Starts at 7:30pm
Barbican
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Sunday 24th September
A weekend of art, mudlarking and performance at the historic Queen's House within the grounds of the National Maritime Museum.
10am to 4pm
Greenwich
A chance to watch Freemen of the City of London herding sheep across Southwark Bridge.
10am to 4pm
City of London
A restoration project has bought the mill back to working order for the first time since 1935, and it's now open to the public.
10am to 4pm
Upminster
A WW2-era history attraction that's open to the public once a month.
10:30am to 4pm
Watford
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival will return to Horace Walpole’s ‘Gothic castle’ this autumn.
11am to 5pm
Twickenham
Would you like to try kayaking on the Thames in a sea kayak? London's only dedicated sea kayaking club CKC is running some taster sessions.
11:30am to 4:30pm
Chiswick
Expect lots of displays, dancing, and embarrassed Mayors dragged out to join in.
Starts at 1:30pm
City of London
Once a month, the oldest building in Hackney, St Augustine's Tower is open, so you can climb up to the top.
2pm to 4:30pm
Hackney
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Monday 25th September
A note that the Ocean Majesty, a cruise ship is visiting London for the day and will pass through Tower Bridge in the morning and evening.
All Day
Southwark
This lecture reviews the science on microplastics and whether we should be concerned about them, compared with other known environmental hazards.
6pm to 7pm
Holborn
The legacy of a woman who changed the course of British politics.
7pm to 8:30pm
Camden
Explore entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, and how they connect physics to probability.
7pm to 8:30pm
Hanover Square
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Tuesday 26th September
A talk with Jon Harvey author, performer and the human avatar of intergalactic election crusader Count Binface.
6:30pm to 8pm
Battersea
This evening revisits this glorious musical heritage with Peter Watts, author of the just released Denmark Street: London’s Street of Sound.
Starts at 7pm
This talk gives an overview of the Baskerville letterforms, their historical significance and the design of a brand new interpretation that supports a new identity.
7pm to 8:30pm
City of London
Online events / webinars
1901 was both the end of the Victorian ere and the start of a new century
1pm to 2pm
More London events on Tuesday 26th September
Wednesday 27th September
Informal evenings of miniature lectures and surprising interludes from an eclectic selection of East End London authors, historians, and performers.
6:30pm to 1am
Whitechapel
An evening with Roger Morgan – Granville as we journey with him through a British Spring and delve into his latest book Across a Waking Land.
6:30pm to 8pm
Soho
Online events / webinars
Join us for an evening of poetry, storytelling and conversation inspired by the history of the once notorious Bartholomew fair!
Every September for seven centuries the Bartholomew fair was held in
6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Thursday 28th September
£16.30
Visit the atmospheric print workshop to see printing presses from the 18th to the 20th Century.
11am to 1pm
City of London
£8.40
Experience the beauty of Keats House after hours, with a special late opening and volunteer tours.
5pm to 7pm
Hampstead
The RPS Library and Museum are opening their doors for the first After-Hours evening event.
6pm to 8pm
Wapping
This lecture explores the death penalty's roots, its abolition in England and Wales, and its continuation in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
6pm to 7pm
Holborn
BBC presenter Ros Atkins explains the art of explanation at this candlelit event in the nave.
7pm to 8:30pm
Southwark
Andrew Robinson, author of biographies of Young and Champollion tells the interrelated and sometimes fractious stories of these astonishingly disparate personalities
7:15pm to 8:30pm
Camden
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Friday 29th September
Come along to find out more about this London curiosity, owned by the National Trust and administered by Westminster City Council.
11am to 3pm
Strand
Neil Buttery will explore the reasons behind our fondness for the sweet stuff and survey the great lengths that humans have gone to taste and produce it.
6pm to 7pm
Chelsea
Through the words and work of Millais and Hunt, Dr Glenda Youde tells the story of the Pre-Raphaelites and the Hogsmill River.
6pm to 8pm
Kingston Upon Thames
Unravel the world of macrocyclic ligands and metal complexes with Gill Reid, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
7:20pm to 8:45pm
Hanover Square
Online events / webinars
Discover engaging and inspiring examples of women’s early participation in inventing.
2pm to 3pm
More London events on Friday 29th September
Saturday 30th September
Free
An opportunity to hold history in your hands and hear the stories behind these ancient artefacts.
10am to 5pm
Poplar
An occasional open day to go inside a house that's been turned into a living artwork.
11am to 5pm
East Dulwich
Free
A local fete held by the church in Belgravia - fundraising for their restoration.
12pm to 4pm
Sloane Square
Once a month open day at a nature reserve that sits alongside the railway in Forest Hill.
1pm to 4pm
Forest Hill
Visitors can see all the competition entries including the winning entry within Arch 23 on Southwark Street.
1pm to 6pm
Southwark
£10.00
A panel discussion exploring the role of mudlarks in uncovering London’s history, its potential impact today and in the future.
Starts at 2pm
Poplar
A triple bill screening of episodes from the First Doctor.
Starts at 2pm
Hammersmith
