What's on in London on Wednesday 30th November 2022
Top events happening London
Florence Nightingale, Mortality and Health DiagramsRJ Andrews will discuss his new book ‘Florence Nightingale, Mortality and Health Diagrams’. Florence Nightingale deployed statistics to advocate for change. She used contacts in Britain and around the globe to collect and send her data. She was intelligent in …
Starts at 3:30pm£10Florence Nightingale Museum, Southwark
RJ Andrews will discuss his new book ‘Florence Nightingale, Mortality and Health Diagrams’. Florence Nightingale deployed statistics to advocate for change. She used contacts in Britain and around the globe to collect and send her data. She was intelligent in …
All the Queen's Jewels 1445-1548: Power, Majesty and DisplayFrom Margaret of Anjou to Katherine Parr, the ten queen consorts of England from 1445-1548, played an essential role in royal life: they were wives, mothers, patrons, and intercessors. In All the Queen’s Jewels, Dr Nicola Tallis uncovers the exciting …
6:00pm to 8:00pm£25Picadilly
From Margaret of Anjou to Katherine Parr, the ten queen consorts of England from 1445-1548, played an essential role in royal life: they were wives, mothers, patrons, and intercessors. In All the Queen’s Jewels, Dr Nicola Tallis uncovers the exciting …
The Conservation of the Great Clock of Westminster, Big BenThe story of the work undertaken to the Great Clock during the Elizabeth Tower project, covering all aspects including the removal, conservation and reinstatement of the Words most famous public clock. Keith studied Horology at the School of Jewellery and …
6:15pm to 8:30pmFreeClerkenwell
The story of the work undertaken to the Great Clock during the Elizabeth Tower project, covering all aspects including the removal, conservation and reinstatement of the Words most famous public clock. Keith studied Horology at the School of Jewellery and …
The fairy visions of Richard Dadd - The Artist at BedlamIn 1842, Richard Dadd, age 25, was a promising young artist and recent graduate of the Royal Academy where professors remarked on his gentility and cheerful good nature. One year later, after a grand tour through Europe and the Middle …
Starts at 6:30pm£12Soho
In 1842, Richard Dadd, age 25, was a promising young artist and recent graduate of the Royal Academy where professors remarked on his gentility and cheerful good nature. One year later, after a grand tour through Europe and the Middle …
Science Museum Lates
The Science Museum will open a free exhibition – Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine – at a special edition of the museum’s after-hours, adults-only Lates event. All Lates visitors will need to pre-book a free or VIP …
6:30pm to 10:00pmFreeScience Museum, South Kensington
The Science Museum will open a free exhibition – Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine – at a special edition of the museum’s after-hours, adults-only Lates event. All Lates visitors will need to pre-book a free or VIP …
Revenge of the Librarians: Words and Pictures with Tom Gauld
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the secrets behind his hugely popular and darkly amusing literary comic strips. Tom Gauld returns with his wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to date. Perfectly composed drawings are punctuated with the artist’s …
Starts at 7:00pm£10.60Barbican Arts Centre, Barbican
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the secrets behind his hugely popular and darkly amusing literary comic strips. Tom Gauld returns with his wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to date. Perfectly composed drawings are punctuated with the artist’s …
A New Age of Broadcasting: Pandemic Challenges
In a world accustomed to 24-hour news coverage, how did broadcast media square up to the challenge of covering the pandemic? COVID-19 has proven to be one of the most serious challenges any of us have faced, across the globe …
7:30pm to 8:45pm£10Science Museum, South Kensington
In a world accustomed to 24-hour news coverage, how did broadcast media square up to the challenge of covering the pandemic? COVID-19 has proven to be one of the most serious challenges any of us have faced, across the globe …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Jubilee - St Paul's, the Monarch and the Changing WorldJune 2022 sees the historic celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 3rd June. To mark this unique event, our exhibition Jubilee: St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 1st Dec 2022 Closing Soon£18St Paul's Cathedral, City of London
June 2022 sees the historic celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 3rd June. To mark this unique event, our exhibition Jubilee: St Paul’s, the Monarch and the Changing …
A taste of one's own medicineThis exhibition comprised a unique collection of medical satire prints from the mid-18th century to the 1980s. Graphic satire has saturated all levels of society since it emerged as a skilled artform in the 17th century. It developed into a …
Exhibition ends on Friday 2nd Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeRoyal College of Physicians Museum, Camden
This exhibition comprised a unique collection of medical satire prints from the mid-18th century to the 1980s. Graphic satire has saturated all levels of society since it emerged as a skilled artform in the 17th century. It developed into a …
Outwitting Cancer - Making Sense of Nature's EnigmaAn exhibition exploring the trail-blazing research that is turning the tide on cancer. Outwitting Cancer – Making Sense of Nature’s Enigma is an immersive exhibition exploring the latest cancer research taking place at the Crick – Europe’s largest biomedical research …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 3rd Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeThe Francis Crick Institute , Camden
An exhibition exploring the trail-blazing research that is turning the tide on cancer. Outwitting Cancer – Making Sense of Nature’s Enigma is an immersive exhibition exploring the latest cancer research taking place at the Crick – Europe’s largest biomedical research …
Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstreamA display honouring the music, people and places central to the grime scene and its roots in East London. Co-curated by one of the first cameramen of grime, Roony ‘Risky’ Keefe, Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstream is …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 4th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFree
A display honouring the music, people and places central to the grime scene and its roots in East London. Co-curated by one of the first cameramen of grime, Roony ‘Risky’ Keefe, Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstream is …
Harry Kane: I want to play footballA display celebrating one of the city’s most iconic sporting heroes, both on and off the pitch. A young Harry Kane once wrote on a school work sheet that he wanted to play football. Fast forward to today: now he’s …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 4th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFree
A display celebrating one of the city’s most iconic sporting heroes, both on and off the pitch. A young Harry Kane once wrote on a school work sheet that he wanted to play football. Fast forward to today: now he’s …
Lily MixeThe exhibition will feature a specially commissioned 15 metre mural and an exciting array of new works. The works featured in Butterfly Effect continue the artists on-going exploration of forms in nature and the inter-connectedness of species on planet Earth. …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 4th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeSaatchi Gallery, Chelsea
The exhibition will feature a specially commissioned 15 metre mural and an exciting array of new works. The works featured in Butterfly Effect continue the artists on-going exploration of forms in nature and the inter-connectedness of species on planet Earth. …
Greg Moss: Razing PowerAn exhibition documenting the decommissioning and demolition of Fawley Power Station in Hampshire, an iconic example of 20th century industrial architecture Photographer Greg Moss began his long-term project documenting Fawley Power Station in 2013, shortly after the oil-fired facility ceased …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 4th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeDeptford
An exhibition documenting the decommissioning and demolition of Fawley Power Station in Hampshire, an iconic example of 20th century industrial architecture Photographer Greg Moss began his long-term project documenting Fawley Power Station in 2013, shortly after the oil-fired facility ceased …
Football and Religion: Tales of Hope, Passion & PlayPresented by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and the Aga Khan Centre Gallery, this exhibition explores the relationship between football and religion and how the two are often connected, with players praying on …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 4th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeKings Cross
Presented by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and the Aga Khan Centre Gallery, this exhibition explores the relationship between football and religion and how the two are often connected, with players praying on …
CONEXIOÌNCONEXIOÌN is a large scale installation by Dominican artist and architect Lidia LeoÌn. CONEXIOÌN will occupy the length of the nave, comprising panels constructed from tobacco leaves. Together, the panels form a collage inspired by ancient stained glass windows and …
Exhibition ends on Friday 9th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeStrand
CONEXIOÌN is a large scale installation by Dominican artist and architect Lidia LeoÌn. CONEXIOÌN will occupy the length of the nave, comprising panels constructed from tobacco leaves. Together, the panels form a collage inspired by ancient stained glass windows and …
An open book: the Foyle unfoldedAn exhibition of highlights from the Foyle Special Collections Library, featuring rare books, manuscripts and other items from the 16th century to the present day. The Weston Room The Weston Room incorporates many features from the former Chapel of the …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 11th Dec 2022 Closing SoonFreeHolborn
An exhibition of highlights from the Foyle Special Collections Library, featuring rare books, manuscripts and other items from the 16th century to the present day. The Weston Room The Weston Room incorporates many features from the former Chapel of the …