What's on in London on Friday 31st January 2025
Top events happening London
SAS Duty Before Glory
Join Tony Rushmer as he shares the story of ‘SAS Original’ Reg Seekings and his journey to become one of the most highly decorated Special Forces soldiers of the Second World War. The Second World War saw a number of …
12:00pm to 1:00pmFreeNational Army Museum, Chelsea
Join Tony Rushmer as he shares the story of ‘SAS Original’ Reg Seekings and his journey to become one of the most highly decorated Special Forces soldiers of the Second World War. The Second World War saw a number of …
How Apple killed innovationIn this talk, Simon discusses what went wrong, its effect on how we use mobile connectivity, and how the engineering profession should cope with such events in their industries.
2:00pm to 3:30pmFree
In this talk, Simon discusses what went wrong, its effect on how we use mobile connectivity, and how the engineering profession should cope with such events in their industries.
'Seven o'clock and Not a Baby Bathed! - The story of a Lambeth MidwifeThe real-life story of a London midwife
6:00pm to 7:30pmFree
The real-life story of a London midwife
Boulle Study Day
All day event discussing five exceptional timepieces made by one of history’s greatest cabinetmakers.
10:00am to 5:00pm£30Wallace Collection, Marylebone High St
All day event discussing five exceptional timepieces made by one of history’s greatest cabinetmakers.
Ten exhibitions that are closing soon
Exposure and Contrast: The Exit Photography Group
LSE Library’s Autumn/Winter exhibition derives from a collection of photographs and interviews held in the archives. The group responsible for this collection were called Exit and they came together in the 1970s to bear witness to the changes and challenges …
Exhibition ends on Friday 31st Jan Closing SoonFreeLSE Library, Holborn
LSE Library’s Autumn/Winter exhibition derives from a collection of photographs and interviews held in the archives. The group responsible for this collection were called Exit and they came together in the 1970s to bear witness to the changes and challenges …
Beyond the MatrixArtist Amelia Bowles, curated by Gilliam Jason Gallery, introduces ‘Komorebi,’ a series of site-specific, colorful, and ever-changing sculptures. These new works explore the relationships between space, mass, and materiality in 100 Bishopsgate’s glass-fronted, geometric atrium. The exhibition is open to …
Exhibition ends on Friday 31st Jan Closing SoonFreeCity of London
Artist Amelia Bowles, curated by Gilliam Jason Gallery, introduces ‘Komorebi,’ a series of site-specific, colorful, and ever-changing sculptures. These new works explore the relationships between space, mass, and materiality in 100 Bishopsgate’s glass-fronted, geometric atrium. The exhibition is open to …
Special Edition 'Series 0' Shinkansen Nose Cone
2024 marks 60 years since the very first Shinkansen, or ‘bullet train’, entered into service on the T?kaid? Shinkansen line. The T?kaid? Shinkansen line was the world’s first high speed rail line, inaugurated just 10 days before the opening ceremony …
Exhibition ends on Friday 31st Jan Closing SoonFreeJapan House London, Kensington
2024 marks 60 years since the very first Shinkansen, or ‘bullet train’, entered into service on the T?kaid? Shinkansen line. The T?kaid? Shinkansen line was the world’s first high speed rail line, inaugurated just 10 days before the opening ceremony …
Winter Lights 2025
The annual winter lights trail will take you on a journey through 11 temporary installations, as well as their permanent light artworks. Showcasing some of the most innovative light artists across the globe, our 2025 festival explores the transformative and …
Exhibition ends on Saturday 1st Feb Closing SoonFreePoplar
The annual winter lights trail will take you on a journey through 11 temporary installations, as well as their permanent light artworks. Showcasing some of the most innovative light artists across the globe, our 2025 festival explores the transformative and …
Elizabeth Legh: Lover of Musick & All Ingenious Things Discover Elizabeth Legh’s passion for music and in particular Handel’s music. Elizabeth Legh (1694-1734) was the first collector of Handel’s music. From 1715 she spent much of her time at her parents’ London home in Hanover Square, near to Handel’s …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing Soon£12.75Foundling Museum, Clerkenwell
Discover Elizabeth Legh’s passion for music and in particular Handel’s music. Elizabeth Legh (1694-1734) was the first collector of Handel’s music. From 1715 she spent much of her time at her parents’ London home in Hanover Square, near to Handel’s …
The Kola Nut Cannot Be ContainedWhat do you know about the kola nut? This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing SoonFreeWellcome Collection, Camden
What do you know about the kola nut? This bitter-tasting fruit has been important in West African culture and trade since at least the 11th century. Consumed as a stimulant due to its high caffeine content, kola has many religious, …
Discover Constable & The Hay WainFind out what lies behind the making of ‘The Hay Wain’ and its iconic status in British art. Through paintings including George Morland’s building storm and the atmospheric light of William Mulready’s farrier shop, we look at how Constable’s contemporaries …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing SoonFreeNational Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Find out what lies behind the making of ‘The Hay Wain’ and its iconic status in British art. Through paintings including George Morland’s building storm and the atmospheric light of William Mulready’s farrier shop, we look at how Constable’s contemporaries …
Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call
A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI.
Exhibition ends on Sunday 2nd Feb Closing SoonFree
A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI.
Lost Victorian CityThis exhibition takes a look at the collections held at London Metropolitan Archives which provide a window into a Victorian London that has since gone from view. From photographs and records of buildings such as the Oxford Arms in Warwick …
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 5th Feb Closing SoonFreeThe London Archives, Clerkenwell
This exhibition takes a look at the collections held at London Metropolitan Archives which provide a window into a Victorian London that has since gone from view. From photographs and records of buildings such as the Oxford Arms in Warwick …
Music in Frames by Marija BuljetaMarija Buljeta has been a photographer for 17 years specialising in portraits, fashion, live music and bands’ promo photography. Although her primary focus and inspiration in the beginning was portraiture, she felt that she had to explore other avenues. As …
Exhibition ends on Friday 7th Feb Closing SoonFreeKennington
Marija Buljeta has been a photographer for 17 years specialising in portraits, fashion, live music and bands’ promo photography. Although her primary focus and inspiration in the beginning was portraiture, she felt that she had to explore other avenues. As …