| Saturday 31st August |
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| Come see thousands of Roman artefacts found by mudlarks. |
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| Illustrator and mudlark Charlie Dixon showcases how he brings his Thames foreshore finds back to life through drawing. |
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| Over one hundred artists and makers are showcasing works in twenty-four venues across Brentford. |
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| This will be a day of fun activities, informative tours, stalls for local makers, delicious food and drink and of course a chance to find out more about the work the Friends do at Tower Hamlets Cemete |
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| Meet mudlarks and the craftspeople, watch demonstrations, handle ancient artefacts, talk to archaeologists, antiquarians and conservationists, listen to authors, get messy with clay and hands on with history. |
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| Dacres Wood Nature Reserve occupies 2.5 hectares to the east of the main railway line between Forest Hill and Sydenham stations. |
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| A talk about the restoration of a Roman Kiln discovered in Highgate Wood. |
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| Sunday 1st September |
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| Come see thousands of Roman artefacts found by mudlarks. |
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| See a wide-range of up to 500 cars, some dating back to the 1920s. |
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| Annual open day at the cemetery with a fete and tours of the catacombs. |
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| Come and celebrate the vibrant community with a day packed full of activities for all ages. |
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| Over one hundred artists and makers are showcasing works in twenty-four venues across Brentford. |
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| Visitors to the mill are given a full guided tour covering the history, operation and principal features of Shirley Windmill. |
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| In 1988, archaeologists and mudlarks excavated the Roman Amphitheatre in London. Come see and hear about what they discovered. |
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| This talk explores the story of Boudica, leader of a bloody rebellion against Roman rule in AD 60, interrogating the Roman historical source |
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| Monday 2nd September |
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| This talk by City of London Guide & Lecturer Jill Finch takes us through those momentous days in September 1666 when the Great Fire of London destroyed not just the city but a way of life. |
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| Tuesday 3rd September |
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| Wednesday 4th September |
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| Join the founder of the 15-minute city concept for a special lecture celebrating 10 years of Design Engineering at Imperial |
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| Thursday 5th September |
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| On the first Thursday of each month the Horniman will be open to visitors until 9pm. |
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| On the first Thursday of the month, Holborn's Novelty Automation has a bar in the store for their late-night opening. |
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| Let Oliver Smith take you on a 'modern pilgrimage across Britain' |
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| This talk will uncover a hidden sexual level of meaning in the world's most famous frontispiece |
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| Friday 6th September |
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| Join Séan Scullion as he reveals the story of the Spanish Republican volunteers who served in the British Army during the Second World War. |
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| Six times a year, the private gardens at Lambeth Palace are opened to the public. |
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| Discover popular military records and how they can be used in your family history research |
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| Explore the world-famous Egyptology collection after hours. |
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| Highlights of The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1982, introduced by Anne Nightingale , David Hepworth including Altered Images Japan, The Thompson Twins, King Crimson, Spandau Ballet The Damned, The Doors Gang of Four, Ry Cooder |
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| Saturday 7th September |
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| CKC is running taster sessions on the River Thames for newcomers to try kayaking and meet meet a friendly club. |
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| Monthly opening on a Saturday of this exhibition which is usually only open Mon-Fri. |
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| For the Heritage Open Days, the church's historic crypt will be open to the public. |
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| There is a full programme of walks, talks and exhibitions running through the day. |
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| One Whitehall Place, a venue rarely open to the public, is offering a unique opportunity to explore its grandeur for one day only. |
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| The vintage 1938 era tube train will be making a number of trips along the Metropolitan line near Amersham this weekend. |
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| This annual boating extravaganza will see over 40 vintage and preserved vessels assemble in the central basin of St Katharine Docks in London. |
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| The Tony Hancock Appreciation Society will introduce and discuss the episode afterwards as usual. |
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| Late opening at the Grant Museum of Zoology |
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| Davide de Bassio uncovers the string theory's quest to unify quantum field theory and general relativity and its vision for future physics. |
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| A free outdoor screening of the classic horror movie shown in Nunhead Cemetery. |
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| Exhibitions closing shortly |
| An exhibition of photos and artwork inspired by the brutalist appearance of the National Theatre. (Ends on Sat, 31st Aug) | | This exhibition explores Lutyens' artistic practice, which continued alongside his professional career. (Ends on Sat, 31st Aug) | | This exhibition offers an opportunity to delve into the artists visionary perspectives on consciousness, perception, and the human spirit. (Ends on Sat, 31st Aug) | | You can spot your postie by their brightly coloured get-up, but what's the history of their uniform and how has it changed? (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | Delve into the powerful, participatory work of artist and activist Yoko Ono (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | This exhibition explores some of the ways in which Shakespeare has shaped how we think about soldiers and the Army, and how we imagine war and its consequences today. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | Degas's 'Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando' takes centre stage in this exhibition that sheds light on this work with newly discovered information about the painting and its sitter. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | Somerset House presents the first exhibition on international fashion powerhouse Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, which celebrates 10 years of club to catwalk in 2024. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | The first solo presentation in a London institution for the trailblazing artist, author, educator, and feminist icon Judy Chicago (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | Explore how music shapes our lives in this landmark interactive exhibition. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | The artist's first London solo exhibition in over 20 years interrogates the ecological impact of colonialisation, imperialism's legacy on conflict and consequential attempts at peace. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | A new immersive exhibition celebrating the universality and ingenuity of play: Ricochets is the largest institutional show in the UK by internationally renowned artist Francis Alÿs in almost 15 years. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | This exhibition, of around 60 almost exclusively vintage photographs, includes many of his iconic street images of children and teenagers. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | Discover the personal journeys of displaced women and children, through this exhibition of photographs and short films. (Ends on Sun, 1st Sep) | | The first-ever, walk-through photography exhibition that tells the untold story of how Princess Diana changed the world - through the lens of her official photographer. (Ends on Mon, 2nd Sep) | | Damien Hirst’s latest series, The Civilisation Paintings, is on show for the first time at Phillips this summer. (Ends on Mon, 2nd Sep) | | Reimagining Non-Places is a body of photography work still in growth, considering the thematic reflections in anthropology that examine the impact of urban architecture and surrounding spaces on the people that occupy them. (Ends on Fri, 6th Sep) | | Exploring how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world's first lifestyle label. (Ends on Sat, 7th Sep) | | Close to the Bone is a series of black and white photographs which document the journeys through bone cancer of four patients (Ends on Sat, 7th Sep) |
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