| Saturday 10th July |
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| A chance to get up close to a scale-model of the railway behind King's Cross |
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| The annual Whitecross Street Party is one of London’s unique outdoor events, with a creative mix of street arts, performances and community interaction |
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| Watch the Covent Garden Piazza come to life with workshops and performances on the Royal Opera House Summer Stage. |
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| The latest film by Frederick Wiseman – one of cinema’s greatest documentarians – reveals the labour involved in making, maintaining and improving a city for its citizens. |
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| Sunday 11th July |
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| A chance to get up close to a scale-model of the railway behind King's Cross |
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| The London Gaming Market is a place to buy retro video-games, board games and merchandise all in one place. |
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| The annual Whitecross Street Party is one of London’s unique outdoor events, with a creative mix of street arts, performances and community interaction |
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| The skills of two artists created this pretty cottage style garden in a suburban setting. |
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| Sunny, 120 foot S facing garden, planted for colour. |
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| Susan Owens will discuss ghosts and her book ‘Ghosts a Cultural History’ in this zoom lecture |
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| Monday 12th July |
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| A statue celebrating the life and legacy of Street Cat Bob will be unveiled on Islington Green. |
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| A fact-packed and inspirational talk exploring two of London’s most iconic cultural hubs, South Kensington and the Barbican. |
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| Hear about new research in the history of nursing, and find out why history is important for understanding nursing today. |
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| Find out about HS2’s plans for the parkland and transport hub at Old Oak Common Station and feedback on these proposals. |
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| Tuesday 13th July |
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| Marking the diamond anniversary of the visit of Yuri Gagarin in 1961, City of London Guide Lester Hillman will explore the medieval and earlier astronomical heritage of the City |
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| Journalist and commentator Jo Glanville leads a panel to explore examples of hidden heritage from Turkey, Egypt and Iraq. |
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| A talk about the history of the Royal Horticultural Society. |
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| This talk explains the social background to the transformation of Spa tows, and its effect on urban architecture and planning. |
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| Rediscover the lost opium dens of Limehouse with Dr Tom Bolton. |
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| Join David Eagleman as he tells the inside story of our brains |
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| Learn how honey is made, the ecological impact of bees and what they can teach us about maths, medicine and even architecture. |
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| Wednesday 14th July |
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| A short procession in full ceremonial garb by the Worshipful Company of Vintners from their Livery Hall to the local church. |
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| Find out about HS2’s plans for the parkland and transport hub at Old Oak Common Station and feedback on these proposals. |
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| Dr Phil Sterling will show how we can achieve abundant wildlife on verges and look after it at much lower cost compared with standard mowing. |
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| Weekly late night opening of Painshill park and gardens during June/July. |
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| Find out what connects horror star Lon Chaney and romantic novelist Elinor Glyn. |
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| Thursday 15th July |
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| This webinar brings together key voices shaping the future of the Royal Docks. |
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| A talk that explores the historical and modern-day development of vaccination comparing the first and only human disease eradicated by vaccination, smallpox, and today’s global challenge, COVID-19. |
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| Experts discuss the drama, ceremony and pomp of the day. |
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| Bestselling Tudor historian Nathen Amin looks at the myriad conspiracies and murky plots which sought to depose the Tudor usurper early in his reign |
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| Join the Science Museum and a panel of experts including Professor Chris Whitty who have been on the UK’s front line response to COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout. |
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| Friday 16th July |
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| Saturday 17th July |
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| You are exhorted to visit your local independent purveyor of music and make purchases of physical storage media. |
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| Exploring the hidden churchyards and burial grounds in the heart of the City of London |
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