What's on in London on Thursday 23rd November 2023
Top events happening London
History Day 2023History 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 …
11:00am to 4:00pmFreeEuston
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 …
Launch Event & Exhibition Opening at The Handbag FactoryThe 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 …
6:00pm to 9:00pmFreeKennington
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 …
Shakespeare's First Folio and its WorldThe 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 …
6:00pm to 8:00pmFreeEuston
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 …
Lindley Late: Botany and Tattoos - A Story of Design and DiscoveryExplore 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 …
6:15pm to 7:30pm£5Pimlico
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 …
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 …
6:30pm to 9:00pm£25The King's Gallery, Whitehall
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 …
Concretopia: A Brutal Decade with John GrindrodTen 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 …
7:30pm to 9:30pm£5Upper Norwood
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 …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
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 …
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 …
Exhibition ends on Friday 24th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Garrison Chapel, Sloane Square
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 …
Engineers CreateThe 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 …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Crypt Gallery, Camden
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 …
Crown and CoronationThe 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 …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 25th Nov 2023 Closing Soon£19.50Tower of London, Tower Hill
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 …
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 …
Exhibition ends on Monday 27th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeVictoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, South Kensington
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 …
Display of Rock, Pop & Film memorabiliaAhead 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 SoonFreeBonhams, Mayfair
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.
The Mews-eum: A history of 4 Doughty MewsSince 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 …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 29th Nov 2023 Closing SoonFreeClerkenwell
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 …
Cut + PasteIf 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 …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 2nd Dec 2023 Closing SoonFreeThe Francis Crick Institute , Camden
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 …
Six Decades of Doctor WhoAn 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 …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 3rd Dec 2023 Closing SoonFreeHammersmith
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 …
Three day viewing of artwork from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseFor 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 …
Exhibition ends on Tuesday 12th Dec 2023 Closing SoonFreeSouth Kensington
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 …