Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
Historical Highlights Tours return to Somerset House, inviting visitors to discover its varied and surprising history. In a newly upgraded one-hour experience, their guides will take you on a …
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Bishopsgate Institute’s LGBTQ+ Archives
The Bishopsgate Institute’s Special Collections and Archives holds one of the most extensive and fascinating collections on LGBTQIA+ history, politics and culture in the UK from the late …
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Dance on Grimaldi’s Grave
Joseph Grimaldi was the OG clown and inspiration for modern clowns today. There is a popular church service on the first Sunday in February to remember him which is attended by clowns in full …
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Sunday at the Mills
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a slightly different Sunday out in the countryside, check out Royal Gunpowder Mills. Their open days fall on every other Sunday …
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Houses of Parliament Guided Tour
The Houses of Parliament opens its doors and invites you to peer inside on a guided tour of how UK Parliament works now, and find out more of its history. During the 90-minute tour, you’ll get …
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The Grimaldi Church Service
Every year since 1946 clowns in full costume and make-up have gathered together at a church service to honour and remember Joseph Grimaldi (1778 -1837), father of the modern day clown, and to …
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Frost Fair Walks
In 1814, the River Thames stood still. Caused by the latest in a series of mini ice-ages that first began in the late 7th century, London’s river froze over; the thick ice brought London’s river …
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View the Portrait of King Charles III
This is a past eventHead to the Philip Mould Gallery in Pall Mall and view the first official portrait of King Charles III since the coronation, shown here being painted by artist Jonathan Yeo. The vivid portrait …
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Coronation Exhibition
This is a past eventGet the most out of this historic occasion with a crash course in coronation procedures, regalia and ceremonial objects at the site of the coronation itself, Westminster Abbey. This exhibition …
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Abbey Late: Crowns, Coronations and Creativity
This is a past eventAn evening of interactive storytelling, poetry and crafts at Westminster Abbey, Britain’s coronation church since 1066; the first coronation at the present Abbey was Edward I in 1274. Dive right …
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Covent Garden Coronation Celebrations
This is a past eventLooking for a spectacular Insta moment? The historic Market Building and streets throughout Seven Dials will be adorned with over 4,000 Union Jack flags to celebrate the Coronation. The East …
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Mayfair’s Coronation Garden Party
This is a past eventGrosvenor Square has been transformed into a garden wonderland for the weekend, with floral installations, live music, ice cream, English sparkling wine and a range of coronation-themed …
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