The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 31st October.
Top events in London on Tue 31st Oct 2023
An evening, as you explore the London home of Charles Dickens, led by an unearthly guide 'The Ghost of London Past.'
5pm to 7pm
Clerkenwell
The talk will examine the politics of Horatio Bottomley MP.
5:30pm to 7pm
Euston
Why did the Soviet Union fail where China succeeded?
6pm to 7pm
Holborn
A talk which will focus on how this book was produced, and on what is special about the Soane copy in particular.
Starts at 7pm
Holborn
Your medium, magician Christopher Howell, shares haunting night terrors and ghostly tales.
Starts at 7pm
Homerton
Online events / webinars
A talk by Steven Brindle about the dramatic history of Euston Station, one of the Victorian Society’s greatest conservation battles.
7pm to 8:30pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
A free photography exhibition that seeks to explore the interconnectivity of Peckham and its people.
9am to 11pm
Peckham
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
£9
Christy
Christy, the near 175-year-old British heritage brand credited with creating towelling as we know it today, is the centre of a two-month exhibition at London’s Museum of Brands.
10am to 6pm
Notting Hill
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
The Belgravia Pumpkin Trail will comprise a winding series of stores boasting spooky and fun festive window displays throughout the neighbourhood.
All Day
Notting Hill
Closing soon Tue, 31st October
This temporary display highlights the contribution of the Indian Army across the globe during the First World War.
10am to 5:30pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Sun, 5th November
Exhibited for the first time - ex-issue police riot helmets transformed by contemporary artists
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Tue, 7th November
An exhibition of highlights from The Pearson Silver Collection devoted to post-World War II British designer silver.
10:30am to 4pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Fri, 10th November
An exhibition in the foyer of One Canada Square office block of photos taken by Daily Mirror photojournalists over the decades.
All Day
Poplar
Closing soon Tue, 14th November
£24
Latent Spaces
A meditative exploration of our collective unconscious through the eyes of artificial intelligence
11am to 8pm
Poplar
Closing soon Wed, 15th November
A fragile 1,500 Chinese scroll goes on display for a few weeks each year.
10am to 4pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Wed, 15th November
A display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean.
10am to 5pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sun, 19th November
Regular Events - Tuesday 31st October 2023
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London’s oldest and most storied theatre, is opening its doors for an exclusive Halloween Tour.
Starts at 9:15pm
AldwychHave 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
What's on in London
Walking tours of London on Tuesday 31st October 2023
Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.
Starts at 11am City of LondonDare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
7:30pm to 9:15pm Whitechapel
