What's on in London on Tuesday 16th July 2024
Top events happening London
Hitler's VengeanceThis year marks 80 years since the beginning of German ‘Vengeance Attacks’ on London. On 13 June 1944 the Battle of London entered a new disturbing phase as the first of the “revenge weapons” fell on the capital. Come along …
12:30pm to 2:00pm£5Clerkenwell
This year marks 80 years since the beginning of German ‘Vengeance Attacks’ on London. On 13 June 1944 the Battle of London entered a new disturbing phase as the first of the “revenge weapons” fell on the capital. Come along …
Smeaton Lecture 2024: John Smeaton, mechanical engineer - rotating machinery, history and legacyThe 2024 ICE Smeaton Lecture will be delivered by Ric Parker, visiting professor in mechanical engineering at Imperial College London. He will provide a retrospective of John Smeaton’s work – in particular, his achievements in the field of rotating machines. …
7:00pm to 8:30pmFreePimlico
The 2024 ICE Smeaton Lecture will be delivered by Ric Parker, visiting professor in mechanical engineering at Imperial College London. He will provide a retrospective of John Smeaton’s work – in particular, his achievements in the field of rotating machines. …
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Spray TanSpray Tan is a group exhibition celebrating Street Artists who have left their indelible mark on Shoreditch. Held at the East London gallery Shoreditch Modern, the exhibition presents original works on canvas by some of the biggest names in London’s …
Exhibition ends on Friday 19th Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeWhitechapel
Spray Tan is a group exhibition celebrating Street Artists who have left their indelible mark on Shoreditch. Held at the East London gallery Shoreditch Modern, the exhibition presents original works on canvas by some of the biggest names in London’s …
Fruit of Friendship: Portraits by Mary BealeMary Beale (1633-1699) was one of Britain’s first professional woman artists and is subject of this exhibition featuring 25 of her works from public and private collections, including some never seen before in public. The Gallery is an appropriate location …
Exhibition ends on Friday 19th Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreePhilip Mould Gallery, St James
Mary Beale (1633-1699) was one of Britain’s first professional woman artists and is subject of this exhibition featuring 25 of her works from public and private collections, including some never seen before in public. The Gallery is an appropriate location …
Gérard SchneiderCardi Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Swiss-French artist Gérard Schneider (1896 – 1986) in its London premises. A leading figure of post-war European painting, Schneider came to embody the Lyrical Abstraction movement that emerged in Paris during the …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 20th Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
Cardi Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Swiss-French artist Gérard Schneider (1896 – 1986) in its London premises. A leading figure of post-war European painting, Schneider came to embody the Lyrical Abstraction movement that emerged in Paris during the …
FungariumAn exhibition of paintings and drawings by Jacqueline Freeman, inspired by the wonderful world of fungi. Welcome to the world of fungi, where sprawling webs of mycelium weave beneath our feet, and microscopic spores fill the air we breath. Its …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 21st Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeUpper Holloway
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Jacqueline Freeman, inspired by the wonderful world of fungi. Welcome to the world of fungi, where sprawling webs of mycelium weave beneath our feet, and microscopic spores fill the air we breath. Its …
Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War CaptivesDiscover incredible stories of Second World War captives This exhibition explores the human spirit during captivity during the Second World War. The exhibition reveals iconic and under-told stories of prisoners of war and civilian internees. From famous escape attempts such …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 21st Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeNational Archives, Richmond
Discover incredible stories of Second World War captives This exhibition explores the human spirit during captivity during the Second World War. The exhibition reveals iconic and under-told stories of prisoners of war and civilian internees. From famous escape attempts such …
Fleurs de Villes at Eltham PalaceDiscover floral displays around the mansion and gardens inspired by the glamorous history of Eltham Palace. The innovative and unmissable exhibition has been designed by Fleurs de Villes, in partnership with English Heritage, and will see Eltham Palace brought to …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 21st Jul 2024 Closing Soon£20Eltham Palace, Eltham
Discover floral displays around the mansion and gardens inspired by the glamorous history of Eltham Palace. The innovative and unmissable exhibition has been designed by Fleurs de Villes, in partnership with English Heritage, and will see Eltham Palace brought to …
The Last CaravaggioIn this exhibition, The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, 1610, lent by the Intesa Sanpaolo Collection, will be displayed alongside another late work by the Italian artist from the National Gallery Collection, Salome receives the Head of John the Baptist, about …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 21st Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
In this exhibition, The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, 1610, lent by the Intesa Sanpaolo Collection, will be displayed alongside another late work by the Italian artist from the National Gallery Collection, Salome receives the Head of John the Baptist, about …
Simon Wheatley - SilverlinkSimon Wheatley is a London-based photographer who has become increasingly renowned for his raw and intimate photographic portrayal of the city and its communities. His first book ‘Don’t Call Me Urban! The Time of Grime’ is recognised as one of …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 21st Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeMayfair
Simon Wheatley is a London-based photographer who has become increasingly renowned for his raw and intimate photographic portrayal of the city and its communities. His first book ‘Don’t Call Me Urban! The Time of Grime’ is recognised as one of …
Everest 24In June 2024, 100 years after the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine high on the slopes of Everest, the Alpine Club will open its new exhibition which examines the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition and assesses its continuing legacy. …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 25th Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeShoreditch
In June 2024, 100 years after the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine high on the slopes of Everest, the Alpine Club will open its new exhibition which examines the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition and assesses its continuing legacy. …
A Book of Hours for Robin Hood GardensThis exhibition by Judit Ferencz comprises hand-made books and booklets which trace the lifecycle of the East London council estate Robin Hood Gardens (1972). Judit’s onsite drawing practice documented everyday life on the estate in the years leading up to …
Exhibition ends on Thursday 25th Jul 2024 Closing SoonFreeWhitechapel
This exhibition by Judit Ferencz comprises hand-made books and booklets which trace the lifecycle of the East London council estate Robin Hood Gardens (1972). Judit’s onsite drawing practice documented everyday life on the estate in the years leading up to …