What's on in London on Thursday 23rd November 2023

Top events happening London

History Day 2023

History Day is a day for students, researchers & history enthusiasts to explore library, museum, archive and history collections across the UK & beyond. History Day 2023 will start with an interactive panel session at 11am, followed by the History …

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11:00am to 4:00pm
Free
Euston

Launch Event & Exhibition Opening at The Handbag Factory

The launch of a new creative coworking venue, The Handbag Factory, with an inaugural exhibition opening. Explore a selection of works by contemporary artists and makers, in an exhibition that celebrates the architectural and design heritage of the building. This …

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6:00pm to 9:00pm
Free
Kennington

Shakespeare's First Folio and its World

The publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio in 1623 was a landmark in English literary history. More than that, it was an engine for cultural renewal with consequences for the rest of the seventeenth century and after. In this lecture, Professor …

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6:00pm to 8:00pm
Free
Euston

Lindley Late: Botany and Tattoos - A Story of Design and Discovery

Explore a botanical perspective of tattoo design, tools and inks from prehistory to the present, at our upcoming talk, as part of our winter series of Lindley Lates. Join Art Historian, Dr Matt Lodder to take a look at a …

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6:15pm to 7:30pm
£5
Pimlico

Henry VIII's Gun Shield: Arming the Mary Rose

Delve into the world of Tudor warfare at sea and explore the creation and function of Tudor gun-shields. Hear about this little known innovation that was right at the cutting edge of technology during Henry VIII’s reign, get up close …

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6:30pm to 9:00pm
£25
The King's Gallery, Whitehall

Concretopia: A Brutal Decade with John Grindrod

Ten years ago we launched Concretopia at Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace. Maybe you were there that night, or subsequently read the book or have come along to a later event. Well, to celebrate a decade of Concretopia this is …

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7:30pm to 9:30pm
£5
Upper Norwood

Ten exhibitions that are closing soon

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

The Mews-eum: A history of 4 Doughty Mews

Since 1968, Doughty Mews has been the home of British Egyptology when the Egypt Exploration Society relocated there from Hinde Mews in Marylebone where we rented space from the Palestine Exploration Fund. Over the past 55 years, the EES has …

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Exhibition ends on Wednesday 29th Nov 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Clerkenwell

Cut + Paste

If you could, would you edit your DNA? To treat disease, or to enhance your body? Which diseases should we try to cure, and who decides? Where would you draw the line? Take part in Cut + Paste, an exhibition …

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Exhibition ends on Saturday 2nd Dec 2023 Closing Soon
Free
The Francis Crick Institute , Camden

Six Decades of Doctor Who

An exhibition, in collaboration with the BBC, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and its life at Riverside Studios. This free exhibition will feature unique photography from the BBC’s vast Photographic Archives, including seminal images of Doctor Who’s life …

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Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Dec 2023 Closing Soon
Free
Hammersmith

Three day viewing of artwork from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

For a few days, some original drawings by Charlie Mackesy, author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse will be on display in central London. The drawings are being sold at Bonhams auction house and will be …

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Exhibition ends on Tuesday 12th Dec 2023 Closing Soon
Free
South Kensington

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