Flash Briefing
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 September:
- Your River Lea Photo Exhibition, a digital exhibition of the 12 winning entries
- Virtual tours of Cody Dock and the River Lea
More info: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/lighting-up-the-lea-1835/
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Sat 19th Sep 2020
1:30pm - 3pm
Who was Dick Whittington? And how have his deeds affected London? Find out in the free family-friendly online show, Whittington.
Story Storks & Co. present Whittington. We learn the truth behind the legend of Dick Whittington, who he really was, how his deeds in medieval London shaped the city we live in today and how he really travelled to London. Full of fun, laughter, dance, song, puppetry and a comedy cat, this interactive storytelling show is a magical blend of history and legend combined into beautiful storytelling, and guaranteed to have you in fits of historical laughter!
Cost: Free
More info: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/whittington-738/
Website: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/
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What: London History Podcast
Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot of London history in a podcast with a splash of personality.
There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
Website: https://www.londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast.php
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