What's on in London on Thursday 16th November 2023

Top events happening London

Whittington 600: The Man, The Myth (and The Cat)

2023 is Whittington 600 and there is quite a bit more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime. 2023 is Whittington 600 and there is quite a bit more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime. Let us turn again and have …

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2:00pm to 3:00pm
Free
City of London

Steam on the Screen

Donald MacKenzie, renowned organist from the Odeon Leicester Square, presents this evening featuring scenes of yesteryear’s railways – on the big screen.     Also featuring a special presentation of ‘The Flying Scotsman’ a silent/sound feature film from 1929. A …

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2:00pm to 4:30pm
£17.50
Brentford

Museum Late: An eighteenth-century evening

Step back in time to learn how the Bank of England operated in the 1700s. Join a free talk by Professor Anne Murphy as she discusses her new book ‘Virtuous bankers: a day in the life of the eighteenth-century Bank …

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5:00pm to 8:00pm
Free
Bank of England Museum, City of London

Lord Mayor of London to switch on Leadenhall Market's Christmas lights

The Lord Mayor of London will switch on Leadenhall Market’s Christmas lights at 6pm – complete with pyrotechnic firework fountains. The eight-metre tall Christmas tree will be decked with a colour changing LED light display, complementing the large baubles and …

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5:15pm to 6:30pm
Free
Leadenhall Market, City of London

We need to talk about toilets

We need to move beyond the taboo and “yuck factor” surrounding public toilets to a renewed focus on their important role in promoting public health and reducing health inequality. Londoners of all ages and genders, and especially the elderly and …

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6:30pm to 8:30pm
£15

Film Screening: Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché

This autumn were screening Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche, an award-winning documentary exploring the life and impact of musician Poly Styrene, the lead singer of X-Ray Spex. Musician Poly Styrene used her rebellious voice to explore identity, consumerism and …

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6:45pm to 9:00pm
£6.00
Bethnal Green

Ten exhibitions that are closing soon

Soldiers of the Commonwealth

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Friday 17th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Pimlico

Keith Clapson - Touching the Surface

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Saturday 18th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Beckenham

Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
London Museum Docklands, Poplar

Tears of Gold

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 19th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Southwark Cathedral, Southwark

The Polar Silk Road

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 …

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Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Natural History Museum, South Kensington

Traditional Art as Living Practice

A rare exhibition of the work of artist-researchers at The Princes Foundation School of Traditional Arts. This exhibition showcases the work of current and past, postgraduate research students. While the artworks exhibited have their roots in, or are inspired by …

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Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
The Garrison Chapel, Sloane Square

Engineers Create

The exhibition is a journey through an Alladin’s cave of engineering exploration. How do engineers think about structure and form, surface and movement? The exhibition presents a physical expression of the collaborative contribution of engineers to sculpture, bridges, buildings and …

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Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
The Crypt Gallery, Camden

Crown and Coronation

The launch event of Crown and Coronation at the Tower of London before it begins its UK wide tour in 2024. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light installation that celebrates …

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Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
£19.50
Tower of London, Tower Hill

Re:Imagining Musicals

This display celebrates the glittering world of musical theatre, exploring the evolution and craftmanship of iconic musicals, from Miss Saigon and My Fair Lady to modern classics SIX the Musical, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This free display showcases 100 …

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Exhibition ends on Monday 27th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington

Display of Rock, Pop & Film memorabilia

Ahead of being sold at auction, a collection of Rock, Pop & Film memorabilia will be shown at Bonham’s auction house. Officially for prospective buyers, viewing days are open to the public as well to have a look.

Exhibition ends on Wednesday 29th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Bonhams, Mayfair

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