What's on in London on Wednesday 8th November 2023
Top events happening London
Book Launch | Before Grenfell: Fire, Safety and Deregulation in Twentieth-Century Britain On 14 June 2017, flames engulfed a residential block of flats in West London. Seventy-two people lost their lives and many hundreds more were traumatised as a housing safety crisis unfolded across the country. Yet the Grenfell Tower fire was …
5:30pm to 7:00pmFreeEuston
On 14 June 2017, flames engulfed a residential block of flats in West London. Seventy-two people lost their lives and many hundreds more were traumatised as a housing safety crisis unfolded across the country. Yet the Grenfell Tower fire was …
Once Upon a Time: Exhibition LaunchJoin us for the launch of our new exhibition on the history of children and young people’s nursing. Enjoy free refreshments and a chance to look around the exhibition, alongside drop-in activities and talks on the history and future of …
5:30pm to 8:00pmFreeHarley Street
Join us for the launch of our new exhibition on the history of children and young people’s nursing. Enjoy free refreshments and a chance to look around the exhibition, alongside drop-in activities and talks on the history and future of …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Pearson Silver Collection highlights exhibitionAn exhibition of highlights from The Pearson Silver Collection devoted to post-World War II British designer silver. This exhibition features a run of 66 boxes created by Benney including the first that was made in 1952, to one of his …
Exhibition ends on Friday 10th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePicadilly
An exhibition of highlights from The Pearson Silver Collection devoted to post-World War II British designer silver. This exhibition features a run of 66 boxes created by Benney including the first that was made in 1952, to one of his …
Lord Mayor's state coach on displayFor 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. It’ll be next to the west-wing of the Guildhall, near the church, and will …
Exhibition ends on Monday 13th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeCity of London
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. It’ll be next to the west-wing of the Guildhall, near the church, and will …
Putting Britain in the PictureSince its launch the Daily Mirror has had a front row seat for the events, people and places which have shaped our history. To mark the Mirror’s 120th anniversary, this exhibition is a tribute to the photographers whose images have …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 14th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePoplar
Since its launch the Daily Mirror has had a front row seat for the events, people and places which have shaped our history. To mark the Mirror’s 120th anniversary, this exhibition is a tribute to the photographers whose images have …
Latent Spaces“Latent Spaces†comes from the mind of Illusionaries’ newest creative, generative artist Markos Kay. His artistic creations will be presented inside the venue’s hypnotic world, enabling visitors to experience a dazzling fusion of art and technology. Kay, a disabled multidisciplinary …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th Nov 2023 Closing Soon£24Poplar
“Latent Spaces†comes from the mind of Illusionaries’ newest creative, generative artist Markos Kay. His artistic creations will be presented inside the venue’s hypnotic world, enabling visitors to experience a dazzling fusion of art and technology. Kay, a disabled multidisciplinary …
Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court LadiesThis masterpiece is considered a milestone in Chinese painting history. Traditionally attributed to Gu Kaizhi (about AD 345-406), it probably dates to between AD 400 and 700. Due to conservation precautions, it can only be displayed for six weeks a …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 15th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBritish Museum, Russell Square
This masterpiece is considered a milestone in Chinese painting history. Traditionally attributed to Gu Kaizhi (about AD 345-406), it probably dates to between AD 400 and 700. Due to conservation precautions, it can only be displayed for six weeks a …
Soldiers of the CommonwealthExplore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Exhibition ends on Friday 17th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreePimlico
Explore lesser-known stories of servicemen and women from around the Commonwealth in this free exhibition. Curated from interviews with the men and women who fought on the side of Britain during the Second World War, this temporary exhibition allows them …
Keith Clapson - Touching the SurfaceThis exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 18th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeBethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham
This exhibition brings together a substantial body of ceramic sculptures made by artist Keith Clapson between 2017 and 2023. In an act of generosity, Clapson invites viewers to touch his highly glazed, folded and voluminous ceramic sculptures. These highly tactile …
Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a cultureA display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeLondon Museum Docklands, Poplar
A display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean. Following the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, British planters in the Caribbean devised a new scheme to source cheap labour for their plantations, recruiting workers from India …
Tears of GoldAn exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouthwark Cathedral, Southwark
An exhibtion of paintings that show hope in the face of persecution. A group of Christian women from northern Nigeria created self-portraits to process the trauma they’ve experienced because of violent attacks. The paintings contain tears of gold: a sign …
The Polar Silk RoadTemperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeNatural History Museum, South Kensington
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising at three times the global average. Soon, the once permanent sea ice will have retreated enough to open up a shorter sea route though the Arctic, exposing the area to increased travel, research and …