Check out this week's alternative guide to what's on in London. | Welcome to my weekly email of lectures, talks, heritage events, organised walks and other random miscellany which Ian hopes would be of interest. Sorry, bit quiet this week. | = Event is free of charge | | = Pre-Booking required. |
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| | Saturday, 12th March | | A fairly rare chance to climb up to the top of the disused Caledonian Park clock tower with excellent views across North London. | | As the Cosmonauts exhibition comes to a close, the Science Museum will hold one last late night opening. | | Occasional tours of the backstage areas of the Southbank Centre | | | Sunday, 13th March | | Occasional open day at a 3 acre wildlife friendly private garden | | | Monday, 14th March | | Hear about the challenges of selecting the themes, criminal cases and objects from the original museum. | | | Tuesday, 15th March | | Through images and stories from the dark days of 1939 to 1945, Second World War researcher and author, Neil Bright will take you on a virtual guided tour of Old Southwark in the Blitz. | | | Friday, 18th March | | Tour the remains of the western gate of London’s Roman military fort, located beneath the streets next to the museum. | | Chaotic science cabaret in the pub a line up of experts, including computer scientists, psychologists and social scientists delve into the weird and wonderful side of science. | | | Saturday, 19th March | | Over 40 hand-picked layouts from around the globe on display, for all railway enthusiasts. |
| | Exhibitions closing shortly | | Discover the dramatic story of how Russia turned the dream of space travel into a reality and became the first nation to explore space. (Ends on Sun, 13th Mar) | | This exhibition examines the effect of the personal tragedy of his wife's death on Soane’s life and work. (Ends on Wed, 16th Mar) | | An ever-changing projected animation at Granary Square (Ends on Thu, 10th Mar) | | This exhibition takes you on a journey through the life of the Company, from these historical beginnings, to its work in the present day, (Ends on Wed, 23rd Mar) | | This exhibition takes you on a journey through the life of the Company, from these historical beginnings, to its work in the present day, (Ends on Wed, 23rd Mar) | | This exhibition explores how industry played a major role in shaping the modern landscape of Barking and Dagenham. (Ends on Sat, 26th Mar) | | The highly-acclaimed Bob Mazzer photography exhibition of the London Underground in the 1970s/80s. (Ends on Fri, 11th Mar) | | A year long photography project following a Church of England minister in South London (Ends on Sun, 20th Mar) | | An exhibition of around 200 objects from the world of Stuart London, from the execution of Charles I to the Glorious Revolution. (Ends on Mon, 28th Mar) | | A long colourful streetscape painted onto the gallery wall based on the people living in Peckham. (Ends on Fri, 25th Mar) |
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