The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Wednesday 17th April.
Top events in London on Wed 17th Apr 2024
Free
Tudor Allen tells the story of the long and deep connection between the Irish and the part of London today known as Camden
2pm to 3pm
Camden
The talk looks at the life of a somewhat enigmatic mover and shaker in London’s world of shipping in the nineteenth century.
2pm to 3pm
City of London
Nerd Nite London is a monthly event where three speakers give 18-21 minute fun-yet-informative talks across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along.
Starts at 7:30pm
Bethnal Green
Online events / webinars
Join award-winning author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera in discussion about the legacies of the British empire.
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Spring Tides run high and so too do the stakes in this evening of thrilling tales from the British traditions of the Sea.
9pm to 10pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
This free display brings together ten works by the two artists: with four views of Yorkshire by Turner and five scenes of Normandy and Venice by Bonington.
10am to 5pm
Marylebone High St
Closing soon Sun, 21st April
Experience Ainu culture as it exists today in this exploration of the contemporary lives of this indigenous people of northern Japan.
10am to 8pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 21st April
The exhibitions explore one of the great - and most entertaining - literary friendships, tracing the shared work, travels, confidences and, above all, the bond of friendship between two men whose books remain loved the world over.
10am to 5pm
Clerkenwell
Closing soon Sun, 21st April
Free
The Glass Heart
This bold new exploration of glass in the UK brings together for the very first time rarely seen works from key UK collections, celebrating this remarkable material.
11am to 9pm
Strand
Closing soon Sun, 21st April
An exhibition of tea towels that have been overlaid with a statement to create a different perspective in a gently humorous and sometimes wicked way.
9am to 9pm
Hammersmith
Closing soon Sun, 21st April
Oxford House hosts Falmouth University's annual photography exhibition, revealing the hidden life of Bethnal Green over the course of a single 24-hour period.
10am to 5pm
West Norwood
Closing soon Fri, 26th April
An exhibition marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France.
1pm to 6pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Sat, 27th April
10am to 6pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 28th April
A large scale new commission from Hong-Kong based artist Zheng Bo, transforming Somerset House’s courtyard into a bamboo garden.
All Day
Strand
Closing soon Sun, 28th April
Around 120 examples of the fusion between sportswear and fashion from the Westminster Menswear Archive.
11am to 7pm
Camden
Closing soon Sun, 28th April
