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What: Architecture for Dogs
Bringing dogs to the exhibition It is quite unusual for dogs to be allowed into a gallery, so we have put in place the following rules to ensure everyone’s enjoyment of the exhibition.

Featuring a collection of architectural designs for dogs by world-class architects and designers, the internationally acclaimed Architecture for Dogs makes its European debut at Japan House London from 19 September with the addition of a brand new piece by eminent UK...

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The King & Queen’s State Apartments Website: https://www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/#gs.gtu7mi Twitter: @HRP_palaces Instagram: @historicroyalpalaces

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What: The King’s State Apartments
Explore these sumptuous rooms, each grander than the last The first thing you will notice about these opulent rooms is that they are surprisingly sparse. This is because, unlike domestic rooms, the State Apartments were u...

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Online photography exhibitions from The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG, located in London) We are the UK's learned society and professional body for geography, supporting geography and geographers across the world. Website: https://www.rgs.org/ Twitter: @RGS_IBG Instagram: @rgs_ibg

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What: What the traveller saw: The photographs of Eric Newby An online exhibition displaying a selection of stunning photogra...

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What: HYUNDAI COMMISSION KARA WALKER at Tate Modern Acclaimed artist Kara Walker presents one of the most ambitious Hyundai Commissions to date. Fons Americanus is a 13-metre tall working fountain inspired by the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, London. Rather than a celebration of the British Empire, Walker’s fountain explores the interconnected histories of Africa, America and Europe. She uses water as a key theme, referring to the transatlantic slave ...

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What: Titian: Love, Desire, Death at The National Gallery In 1551, Prince Philip of Spain, the future King Philip II, commissioned Titian, the most famous painter in Europe, to produce a group of paintings showing Classical myths primarily taken from the Roman poet Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses’. In this exhibition you can explore Titian’s sensuous interpretation of Classical myths of love, temptation, and punishment. It reunites all six paintings in the series, from Boston...

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What: Members Online talk and Q&A: Happy families - The National Gallery Caroline Smith discusses the portrayal of families in some of our paintings Join Caroline Smith from the National Gallery's Learning department to explore the ways artists have shown family groups both conventional and dysfunctional. Caroline Smith is our Programmer for Schools and Teachers and has lectured at the Gallery since 2003. She studied at the University of London, specialising in Early Italia...

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What: ENO Drive & Live Park up at our drive-in theatre and find yourself immersed in the modern day bohemia of London.  When the struggling writer Rodolfo meets his neighbour Mimì, it’s love at first sight. But as the youthful couple and their friends indulge in life’s pleasures, their happiness is quickly dashed by the realities of their precarious living situation. This new 90 minute production of Puccini’s tragic romance is performed live – both on stage and on...

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What: ROOM 43 Room 43 is a collection of all the small things we enjoy in life… music, laughter, carpentry, herbal tea, healthy home cooked Persian food, cocktails and craft beer. ​ Our passion for jazz led us to create jam sessions every Fri, Sat and Sun where a number of top musicians in London get together and have fun. Our love of laughter led us to create stand up comedy every Wed where some of the funniest comedians in London get together and have us in stitches. ...

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What: Thames Festival Trust: Totally Thames 2020 Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes. Live streamed shows and performances from the Thames Festival Trust Fri 18th - Wed 30th Sep 2020 9am - 8pm Tune into talks, see an online photo exhibition and join a tour of the River Lea as part of the Lighting up the Lea virtual activities. Cody Dock will host the following virtual events in Septe...

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What: Tower Bridge See inside London's Defining Landmark Tower Bridge will transport you to Victorian London, telling the story of the city’s defining landmark from the very beginning. Immerse yourself in the architecture and engineering, and watch city life unfold in panorama from its high-level Walkway and Glass Floor. 40,000 people cross Tower Bridge each day. Now you can see inside it. From the high-level walkways, take in stunning panoramic views and experience the ...

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What: Coq d’Argent Coq d’Argent is a D&D London restaurant that serves classic French food in a spectacular rooftop setting at No.1 Poultry in the City of London. In addition to the main Restaurant, the Grill offers a more casual menu at lunchtime, while the outdoor terraces and gardens provide a verdant oasis in the heart of the Square Mile. D&D London stands for Des Gunewardena and David Loewi – our two founders – who led the buyout of Conran Restaurants in Septem...

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What: Open House Festival 2020 When: Open House London 2020 will be 19 & 20 September, with additional events taking place until the 27 September Celebrate London's architectural wonders as Open House London throws open the doors of more than 800 buildings and spaces around the capital. Enjoy free access to buildings which are not usually open to public, private houses of the rich and famous, churches, museums, schools and offices, and join tours, guided walks and activitie...

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What: London Fashion Week When: Thursday 17th - Tuesday 22nd September 2020 London Fashion Week September 2020, announces its provisional line-up featuring both womenswear and menswear, featuring Burberry, Richard Quinn, Matty Bovan, Emilia Wickstead, RIXO, Phoebe English, Bianca Saunders, and more. The event will include both digital activations on londonfashionweek.co.uk and physical, under government social distancing guidelines. Designers, partners and brands come toge...

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What: Up at The O2 Up at The O2 has announced it will officially reopen its doors on 4th July offering a more intimate and memorable experience than ever before and with enhanced health and safety measures in place. In line with social distancing guidelines, each climb has been reduced to less than half the capacity previously in place (from 30 to 10 people), giving a more exclusive experience to visitors. Up at The O2 is an exhilarating 90 minute experience that takes you ...

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What: 14 Hills 14 Hills is a restaurant, bar and deli situated in the heart of London’s Square Mile. An all-day dining destination that transitions throughout the day: from the daytime grab and go deli, to lunches in the restaurant be it business or pleasure or after-work cocktails in the bar, before the sun sets on a sophisticated dinner in the restaurant. Head Chef, John Barber’s menu focuses on modern British cooking with a touch of French flair. Dishes include Tuna ...

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What: Sea Life London Which sea creatures do you love the most? Magnificent Sharks, colourful Clownfish or perhaps inquisitive Sea Turtles? Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before. Many of our creatures are on the endangered list, have been rescued and cannot be released into the wild or have been ...

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What: Illuminated River in 360 - Virtual Tour Illuminated River is the first artistic and cohesive vision for the central Thames bridges, celebrating them as architectural, social and historical landmarks, and creating a symbolic link across the capital. Once complete, at 2.3 miles in length, along 4.5 nautical miles of the Thames, it will be the longest public art commission in the world, seen over 130 million times each year. Free and publicly accessible for all to enjoy, ...

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What: Sleepless: A Musical Romance
SLEEPLESS is a new musical with a book by Michael Burdette and music and lyrics by new British writers Robert Scott and Brendan Cull and will feature a 12-piece jazz orchestra. Jay McGuiness, Kimberley Walsh and Daniel Casey will star as Sam, Annie and Walter respectively in SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle. They are joined by Harriet Thorpe as Eleanor, Tania Mathurin as Becky and Jake Shar...

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What: Join the Docks 2020 The Royal Dock's annual celebration of culture and creativity - Join the Docks - is open for submissions. Taking place across the 4km stretch of London’s historic Royal Docks last year we worked with local partners and individuals to host over 150 creative and cultural events. Now for autumn 2020 and spring 2021, we need your help! Building on last years’ event, we’re looking to collaborate with artists, organisations, and local collectives to...

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What: Chelsea History Festival JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION OF HISTORY FROM THE HEART OF CHELSEA This year’s Chelsea History Festival will bring the past to life through a series of talks, tours and events, both physical and virtual. The immersive programme will reveal history in all its variety, and demonstrate its ongoing resonance and relevance today. The past will be brought to life in an immersive mixture of digital and physical events for the Chelsea History Festival 2...

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What: Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium Poke your head down the rabbit hole and enjoy your very own tea party in our cat wonderland! Established in 2014, Lady Dinah’s is the UK’s longest running Cat Cafe. Guests can enjoy a drink, cake or a full High Tea service in our Wonderland-themed tearooms, joined by our clowder of wonderful rescue cats. Cost: It costs £15 to visit our café for a 90-minute session. This is the price of admission and does not include food or drink. Open...

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What: Thames Festival Trust: Totally Thames 2020 Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes. Live streamed shows and performances from the Thames Festival Trust 1st event: A River Runs Through It When: Wed 2nd - Sun 6th Sep 2020, 11am - 8pm This year A River Runs Through It is proud to present an exciting online blend of art in a unique virtual exhibition, intriguing podcasts and films abou...