The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 7th November.


Top events in London on Tue 7th Nov 2023

Be prepared for ghosts, merry monarchs, “snob screens”, naughty nymphs and mischievous monks – as well as fabulous furnishings and curious customs.
2023-11-07
2pm to 3pm
 
City of London
Thrones of Felicity: London by Pub
City of London
This lecture will explore how tracing ancient routes on foot, and experiencing travel as people did in an age before trains and cars, can offer insights into the past.
2023-11-07
6pm to 7pm
 
Holborn
Pilgrimages, Pandemics and the Past
Holborn
Griff Rhys Jones will introduce the campaign to reject the proposed redevelopment of the station.
2023-11-07
6:30pm to 9pm
 
Whitechapel
Whitechapel
A miner's daughter from County Durham who advised three US presidents on foreign affairs takes on the future of education.
2023-11-07
7pm to 8:30pm
 
Camden
Camden
This illustrated talk will map its course, consider its earlier history above ground, in particular at some of the local Dulwich connections.
2023-11-07
8pm to 9pm
 
Dulwich
Dulwich

 

Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon

R.I.O.T. Reclamation In Our Time
Exhibited for the first time - ex-issue police riot helmets transformed by contemporary artists
R.I.O.T. Reclamation In Our Time
10am to 6pm
Chelsea
Closing soon Tue, 7th November
2023-10-27
2023-11-07
Pearson Silver Collection highlights exhibition
An exhibition of highlights from The Pearson Silver Collection devoted to post-World War II British designer silver.
Pearson Silver Collection highlights exhibition
10:30am to 4pm
Picadilly
Closing soon Fri, 10th November
2023-10-30
2023-11-10
Lord Mayor's state coach on display
For the week on either side of the Lord Mayor's show, the State Coach he will ride in will be on display in the Guildhall Yard.
Lord Mayor's state coach on display
All Day
City of London
Closing soon Mon, 13th November
2023-11-04
2023-11-13
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
2023-10-17
2023-11-14
Latent Spaces
A meditative exploration of our collective unconscious through the eyes of artificial intelligence
Latent Spaces
11am to 8pm
Poplar
Closing soon Wed, 15th November
2023-10-14
2023-11-15
Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies
A fragile 1,500 Chinese scroll goes on display for a few weeks each year.
Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies
10am to 4pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Wed, 15th November
2023-10-05
2023-11-15
Soldiers of the Commonwealth
Explore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition.
Soldiers of the Commonwealth
10:30am to 3:30pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Fri, 17th November
2023-11-06
2023-11-17
Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture
A display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean.
Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture
10am to 5pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sun, 19th November
2023-05-19
2023-11-19
Tears of Gold
An exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution.
Tears of Gold
9am to 6pm
Southwark
Closing soon Sun, 19th November
2023-11-04
2023-11-19
The Polar Silk Road
Gregor Sailer's photography exhibition explores the new Arctic trade routes opening due to melting ice cap.
The Polar Silk Road
10am to 5:50pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Fri, 24th November
2023-05-26
2023-11-24

Exhibitions opening soon


Regular Events - Tuesday 7th November 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
2023-11-07
2023-11-07

Historical highlights tour of Somerset House

What's on in London

Walking tours of London on Tuesday 7th November 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 London
2023-11-07
2023-11-07
Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other.
 7:30pm to 9:15pm
 
 Whitechapel
2023-11-07
2023-11-07