The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Thursday 21st October.
Top events in London tomorrow
Waterloo Uncovered present this unique exhibition offering the first chance to see a brand new and highly accurate diorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
10am to 5pm
Chelsea
The talk will discuss what computed and micro-computed tomography reveal about the injuries that were inflicted on him, and his probable cause of death; and how well the findings align with the historical record.
1pm to 2pm
Holborn
Mick Clayton will share memories of working as a newspaper compositor on the presses of Fleet Street during its hey day.
6:15pm to 8:30pm
City of London
What made this lauded playwright and novelist become a revolutionary magistrate?
6:30pm to :
Covent Garden
Novelist Chloe Aridjis, current writer in residence at Swedenborg House, will give a magic lantern presentation in Swedenborg Hall.
7pm to 9pm
Bloomsbury
Rising literary stars Caleb Azumah Nelson, Vanessa Onwuemezi and Naomi Ishiguro read from their work and reflect on friendships forged in London.
7:45pm to :
Southwark
Online events / webinars
This talk applies a gendered lens to analyse and deconstruct the rhetoric surrounding arguments of building up the UK's armaments.
6pm to :
Dr Anne Charmantier will show how cities offer unique opportunities to study fundamental eco-evolutionary processes
6pm to 7:30pm
A talk with Dr Jessica Borge author of Protective Practices. A History of the London Rubber Company and the Condom Business. Hosted by Chingford Historical Society.
7pm to 8:30pm
A talk about an unmarked communal grave in Highgate West Cemetery which has come to be known as The Grave of the ‘Lost Girls’.
7pm to :
The main subject of this talk will be to focus on Garrick’s life at Hampton and that of the fruitfulness of his marriage and his relationships with many of those close to him.
7pm to 7:30pm
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Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Free
Round and Around
Round and Around is an audio-visual project planned and produced to observe modern Korean history on multiple levels.
10am to 5:30pm
Trafalgar Square
Closing soon Fri, 22nd October
Free
The Natural World
This exhibition is dedicated to approximately 40 rare and fascinating objects paying tribute to the wonders of the natural world.
10am to 5pm
South Kensington
Closing soon Fri, 22nd October
An exhibition examining the cultural, social and political effects of software on contemporary society, by US artist Ben Grosser.
1pm to 6pm
Poplar
Closing soon Sat, 23rd October
Free
Windows of the Soul
Windows of the Soul is a grassroots art project, which seeks to communicate the perspectives of those living with visual impairment.
12pm to 6pm
Euston
Closing soon Sat, 23rd October
Celebrating south London’s music scene, Music Curator Adem Holness highlights the relationship between Black British music and physical space.
10am to 5:30pm
Forest Hill
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
£7.70
Julian Opie
Pitzhanger presents a new body of work by renowned British artist Julian Opie, including site specific pieces, focusing on architecture, people and nature.
10am to 5pm
Ealing
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
All Day
Victoria Dock
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
This exhibition explores the true story of Rome's fifth emperor informed by new research and archaeological evidence from the time, challenging the biased historical accounts written after Nero’s death that have shaped his legacy.
10am to 5pm
Russell Square
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
10am to 5pm
Pimlico
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
Step up and discover the footwear phenomenon that has challenged performance design, inspired subcultures and shaken the world of fashion.
10am to 6pm
Kensington
Closing soon Sun, 24th October
Walking tours of London on tomorrow
Follow the trail left by monks and monarchs, press barons and literary giants along the highway and down its twisting alleyways.
11am to 12:30pm
City of London£15.00
The Famous Square Mile
A walk that explores the very heart of the City – the most historic part of the capital.
11am to 1pm City of London£15.00
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
This Magical Mystery Tour is a chance to “Imagine” Beatlemania and the Swinging 60s.
11am to 1pm Bloomsbury£15.00
Old Westminster Walking Tour
A guided walk around Westminster and get to see the hidden and ever so picturesque Georgian back streets where all the political salons are
2pm to 4pm Whitehall
