Top events in London on Sun 8th May 2016
Quaker peace activist Timmon Wallis pits facts, figures and logic against the major arguments for the renewal of the Trident program.
2016-05-08
Starts at 11am
Holborn
Annual church service in Covent Garden followed by Punch and Judy Shows on the anniversary of the first written record of such a show in London.
2016-05-08
Starts at 11am
Covent Garden
Get hands-on and interactive with scientists and researchers ranging from robots and railways through to microchips and medicine.
From LGBT representation in portraiture to war artists in Afghanistan, how does commissioned artwork reflect the world we live in?
2016-05-08
3pm to 4pm
St James
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
Tattoo London, will offer insight into the history of professional tattooing in London as well as revealing life inside four tattoo studios.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 8th May
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Featuring over 30 pieces, including the covers from six of the new reissues, this is the first time that the artwork has been publicly exhibited.
All Day
Closing soon Wed, 11th May
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An exhibition of traditional jewellery and textiles from Central Asia dating from the 19th to early 20th centuries.
All Day
Closing soon Thu, 12th May
2016-04-19
2016-05-12
This exhibition reveals the work of Victorian photographer and Leytonstone-resident Alfred Wire.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-13
2016-05-15
Thirty of Botticelli’s exquisite drawings for Dante’s Divine Comedy alongside a selection of outstanding Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-18
2016-05-15
One of the most renowned Norwegian artists, Astrup's work transforms the rugged Norwegian landscape into a mythical, living entity.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-05
2016-05-15
The UK’s largest ever exhibition of the work of pioneering female comics artists
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 15th May
2016-02-05
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On display for the first time is a letter written by Charles Dickens in support of an application for a new matron.
All Day
Closing soon Sun, 22nd May
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Featuring over 100 drawings and sketches, this exhibition expresses the richness and flair of British draughtsmanship during the Victorian era.
10am to 5:30pm
Closing soon Sun, 29th May
2016-02-12
2016-05-29
An exhibition of Ben Robson’s sketches of Tottenham, beginning over half a century ago.
1pm to 5pm
Closing soon Sun, 29th May
2016-02-18
2016-05-29
Exhibitions opening soon
Regular Events - Sunday 8th May 2016
Occasional open day at the Great Barn, once described as the Cathedral of Middlesex.
10am to 5pm
West Drayton
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Regular guided tours around Rotherhithe including a climb down into the Brunel shaft above a railway tunnel..
10:45am to :
Rotherhithe
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Regular guided tours around the brutalist concrete estate that is the Barbican.
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This is a fun and sobering theatrical walking tour with Blue Badge guides, actors and teachers
10:30am to 12pm
Trafalgar Square
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Guided tours of one of London's great Victorian cemeteries.
2pm to 4pm
2016-05-08
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Weekend openings of one of London's largest visible Roman ruins, currently in the basement of an otherwise unremarkable office block.
All Day
City of London
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