Winter in the City 2018

WINTER IN THE CITY NOVEMBER 2018 TO JANUARY 2019

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Christmas Carol Service p.15

The Square Mile may be chilly and the nights may be darker, but don’t let the cold keep you at home this season – the City of London’s line up of events is sure to fire things up this winter.

Look out for Women Work & Power events, each one is marked with this icon.

An ancient City tradition, the Lord Mayor’s Show p.13 returns to the Square Mile for its 803rd ceremony.

Witness pomp and pageantry as the new Lord Mayor takes to the streets in an antique gold coach, flanked by marching bands, horses and floats as he makes his way to Westminster.

Get into the Christmas Spirit with some festive shopping at the City Christmas Fair p.14, or head to the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral for their Christmas Carol Service p.15.

If you fancy a break from the festivities, head over to the Guildhall Art Gallery for their latest exhibition on the depiction of children throughout the 19th century: Seen and Heard: Victorian Children in the Frame p.7, or immerse yourself in the Barbican’s Royal Shakespeare Company season p.16 & p.19.

For more events and information about the City go to www.visitthecity.co.uk or visit our City Information Centre

by St Paul’s Cathedral, where our friendly, multilingual staff are ready to help you plan your days out: City of London Information Centre St Paul’s Churchyard London EC4M 8BX

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Contemporary Craft p.13

The information in this leaflet has been researched and compiled in good faith and checked as thoroughly as possible with the relevant sources. It is correct to the best of the publisher’s knowledge at the time of printing (October 2018) and the publisher cannot accept any liability for errors and omissions howsoever caused. No payment was either solicited or received for inclusion of entries (with the exception of the back page advertisement) and it does not claim to be fully comprehensive.

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Women in Jazz Ongoing

Feliks Topolski: Drawing Debden

Ongoing

Sculpture in the City Discover the work of internationally-renowned artists as the popular public art exhibition returns to the Square Mile’s tall buildings cluster.

With support from Women: Work & Power, this year’s effort brings female artists to the forefront, with art from Sarah Lucas, Amanda Lwin, Marina Abramovic and more. Dotted across the City’s public spaces, there’s much to delight and intrigue artenthusiasts and passers-by alike.

When: FREE to view at any time Admission: Pick up a FREE map from the City Information Centre, St Paul’s Churchyard EC4M 8BX Around St Botolph without Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate, Great St Helen’s, Undershaft, St Helen’s Square, Lime Street, Leadenhall Market, and Fenchurch Street station EC3 www.sculptureinthecity.org.uk

In 1957, Feliks Topolski was commissioned to sketch working life in the Bank of England’s newly opened printing works at Debden, Essex. Displayed together for the first time, these drawings transport visitors behind the scenes, providing a unique insight into the banknote printing process, the striking architecture of the new building, and beautifully observed depictions of staff at work and leisure.

When: 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Mon-Fri FREE Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum T 020 3461 5545

Until 21 December

Historical Customer of the Bank of England Uncover the famous individuals who held stock or accounts at the Bank during the 18th and 19th centuries in this temporary display. View detailed records from the Archive and find out which of these characters would eventually feature on our banknotes.

When: 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Mon-Fri FREE Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum T 020 3461 5545

Discover the rich contribution women have made to jazz over the last 100 years, and of the talented upcoming generation who represent an exciting new era. The exhibition pays particular attention to instrumentalists and draws on the rich resources of the National Jazz Archive, including photos, posters, journals, video and memorabilia.

When: Mon & Wed 9.30am5.30pm; Tue & Thu 9.30am7.30pm; Fri 9.30am-2pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm FREE Barbican Music Library Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 0672

Art and Exhibitions

Until 31 December

Until 18 January

Women, Work and the City

One hundred years ago women’s suffrage activists weren’t just interested in women getting the vote but in gaining equality in all walks of life. A key focus was a woman’s right to work – believing women should have access to the same professions as men.

Explore the role of women in London Guilds, from medieval times through to the 17th century.

When: 9.30am-5pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & selected Sats 9.30am-7.30pm Wed FREE Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhalllibrary T 020 7332 1871

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Financing the First World War Discover the investors who purchased war bonds and find out how the War was financed in this temporary display to coincide with the centenary of the First World War Armistice.

When: 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Mon-Fri FREE Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum T 020 3461 5545

Until 27 January

Discover the artist couples that forged new ways of making art and of living and loving. Modern Couples illuminates the creative and personal relationships of artists working together, featuring some of the biggest names in Modern Art. From Dora Maar and Pablo Picasso to Emile Flöge and Gustav Klimt, see how relationships can become a playground for creativity across painting, sculpture, photography, design and literature.

When: Sat-Wed 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm Standard admission: £16 (plus booking fee) Barbican Art Gallery Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk/ moderncouples T 020 7638 8891

Seen and Heard: Victorian Children in the Frame In an exhibition that features rarely-seen works from the Guildhall Art Gallery’s collection, take a step back in time and discover reflections of Victorian childhoods. The concept of childhood became popular with artists and art enthusiasts alike during the 19th century. Depictions of childhood innocence and

Photographer unknown. A. Rodchenko and V. Stepanova descending from the airplane (for the film The General Line by Sergei Eisenstein), 1926. Courtesy Rodchenko and Stepanova Archives, Moscow.

Modern Couples: Art, Intimacy and the Avant-garde

From 23 November

domestic happiness provided a welcome distraction from the turbulence of an ever-changing world and artists did not shy away from portraying the full range of emotions connected to childhood and parenting.

When: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12noon-4pm Admission: £8, concs £6 Guildhall Art Gallery Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AE www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ seenandheard T 020 7332 3700

1 December 19 November

Curious Travellers: Dr Johnson and Thomas Pennant on Tour

How healthy were London’s children? This exhibition provides a fascinating background to the issues facing children and young people in London today. Drawing on records from the 18th-20th centuries, including from Coram’s Foundling Hospital and the school health services set up by the London County Council, this exhibition makes connections in a sometimes fragmented history.

When: Mon, Tue, Thu & selected Sats 9.30am-4.45pm; Wed 9.30am-7.30pm FREE London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HB www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma T 020 7332 3851

Take a journey through 18thcentury travel-writing, following in the footsteps of the Scottish and Welsh tours of Thomas Pennant and Samuel Johnson. Uncover, through contemporary maps and travel books, the complex relationship between these two extraordinarily influential British travel writers. Through their writings both men sparked a curiosity in their readers, inspiring many of them to undertake similar journeys.

When: 11am-5pm Mon-Sat FREE with standard admission £7, concs £6 Dr Johnson’s House 17 Gough Square EC4A 3DE www.drjohnsonshouse.org T 020 7353 3745

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Bring the whole family and get creative at this design workshop inspired by 2,000 years of architecture along the route the Lord Mayor’s Show takes.

Home to the City’s official architectural model, The City Centre is the place to come to learn all about the built environment of the Square Mile past, present and future.

When: 10am-5pm FREE – book a space via the website The City Centre 80 Basinghall Street EC2V 5AG www.thecitycentre.london T 020 7600 8362

10 November

Lord Mayor’s Show at the Bank of England Pop into the Bank of England Museum during the Lord Mayor’s Show where skilful face painters will transform young visitors into one of the well-known characters from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, a former

17 – 18 November

16 December

A special weekend for budding film-lovers, enjoy exciting previews of new films, children’s cinema from across the world, and cinema-themed workshops and activities.

When: 11am-6pm Admission: £3-£5 (plus booking fee) Barbican Cinema 2&3 Beech Street EC2Y 8AE www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

Join us for a special seasonal family tour and discover the extraordinary history of the Charterhouse. Remember to keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground.

When: 11am-12noon and 12noon-1pm Admission: Adults £12, two children go FREE The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square EC1M 6AN www.thecharterhouse.org T 020 3818 8873

Framed Film Festival

Secretary of the Bank of England.

Age-appropriate activity sheets can also be provided free of charge.

When: 11am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) FREE Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum T 020 3461 5545

Christmas Family Tour

8 December

Guildhall Art Gallery Family Day On the second Saturday of the month, join the Guildhall Art Gallery for themed family activities. A revolving programme may have you hearing tales of Roman conquests or creating crafts based on Victorian paintings.

When: 10am-3pm FREE Guildhall Art Gallery Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AE www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ artgalleryfamilies T 020 7332 3700

12 – 22 December

Circa: Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus Designed to amaze those from the age of three and upwards, Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus reinvents Mozart through physical comedy and the mischievous antics of tumbling acrobats.

When: various Admission: £12 (plus booking fee) The Pit Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

22 December

Family Carol Service Enjoy Christmas favourites in a short service where children are especially welcome.

When: 11am-11.45am FREE St Paul’s Cathedral EC4M 8AD www.stpauls.co.uk/ christmas T 020 7246 8350

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10 November

EFG London Jazz Festival

Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.lso.co.uk T 020 7638 4141

London’s finest jazz festival brings musicians from all over the globe to the capital, from long-standing stars to the next big thing. Immerse yourself in gigs, free performances and a complementary film programme.

When: various Admission: various Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

28 November

Guildhall Symphony Orchestra

14 November

Sa Chen

Born in Chongqing, China, Sa Chen came to prominence in 1996 when she was selected for the final of the Leeds International Piano Competition aged only 16. She came to Guildhall to study with Professor Joan Havill, and has gone on to perform with prestigious orchestras around the world.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £15, £10 concs (plus booking fee) Milton Court Concert Hall Silk Street EC2Y 9BH gsmd.ac.uk T 020 7638 8891

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16 – 25 November

Half Six Fix concerts with the LSO Join the LSO for a Half Six Fix – an hour-long concert to fit in after work or before dinner. The programmes feature one or two major works, which conductors Sir Simon Rattle and François-Xavier Roth will introduce from the stage.

When: 6.30pm-7.30pm Admission: £12-£36 (plus booking fee)

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13 November, 12 December & 9 January

27 November

Guitar Spectacular Experience an exciting evening of music for guitar, including music

by Walton, Marais, Stravinsky, Bowers, Assad, Brouwer and Martin, as well as Basque and Sephardic songs arranged by Francisco Javier Jáuregui.

When: 7pm Admission: £15, £10 concs (plus booking fee) Milton Court Concert Hall Silk Street EC2Y 9BH gsmd.ac.uk T 020 7638 8891

Watch Takuo Yuasa conduct two colossal works: Mahler’s colourful Fourth Symphony and Stravinsky’s radical ballet score, The Rite of Spring, which famously caused a riot at its premiere.

When: 7.30pm Admission: £15, £10 concs (plus booking fee)

30 November – 5 December

Saturday, Sunday, Monday

An extended Italian family and friends gather for the traditional Sunday ragù. The mother and father are at war with each other, although neither knows why.

When the entire basis of family coherence is threatened by the

Barbican Hall Silk Street EC2Y 8DS gsmd.ac.uk T 020 7638 8891

inevitable volcanic eruptions it is the young daughter who unknowingly has the key to peace and harmony, but can it really be that simple?

When: 2pm & 7.30pm Admission: £10, £5 concs (plus booking fee) Silk Street Theatre Silk Street EC2Y 8DT gsmd.ac.uk

1 November – 6 December

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Contemporary Craft

20 December – 1 January

Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival Celebrate the Yuletide season with a wide range of festive classics, popular songs and rousing film scores.

Admission per event: £16.50-£52.50 (plus booking fee) Barbican Hall Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

4 – 6 January

Baroque at the Edge Imagine if Bach was a jazzman, Purcell a folk-fiddler, and Monteverdi a minimalist. Baroque at the Edge returns for a second year to invite leading musicians ranging from all backgrounds to take the music of the baroque and see where it leads them.

No rules, no programme notes, no lectures: all you need to do is listen.

When: All day Admission: £5-£25 LSO St Luke’s 161 Old Street EC1V 9NG www.baroqueattheedge.co.uk T 020 7638 4141

27 January

Family Concert with the LSO Experience the spectacle of a live symphony orchestra with your family. Fun and informative, the LSO’s family concerts are specially designed to entertain the whole family. There are free activities and immersive workshops in the Barbican foyers beforehand.

When: 2.30pm-3.30pm Admission: £5-£16 plus booking fee Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.lso.co.uk T 020 7638 4141

Make the perfect present for a friend (or for yourself) in a series of festive workshops at this seasonal craft festival. Learn new skills in free, drop-in craft demos that will be taking place in the run up to Christmas. Dazzle your loved ones with Brutalist Christmas crackers, origami-style decorations or hand-cut paper wreaths.

When: various Admission: various Barbican Shop Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 0207 382 6165

11 November

Lord Mayor’s Show The incoming Lord Mayor of the City of London takes to the streets in a glistening coach as part of a three-mile long ceremony full of pomp and pageantry which has been running for over 800 years. The modern procession fills the space between Bank and Aldwych from 11am until about 2.30pm, cheered by a crowd of around half a million people and watched live on the BBC by millions more. This year brings two Festival Zones into the City with rides, food, exhibitions, music art and live entertainment.

When: from 11am FREE to view From Mansion House to Fleet Street via Cheapside and St Paul’s then back via Embankment. www.lordmayorsshow.org

Discover a variety of gift ideas from cashmere hats and chocolate to jewellery and gin in the glorious atmospheric surrounds of a former monastery and Tudor mansion.

Delve into the Christmas spirit with Santa, seasonal treats and over 25 stalls of distinctive presents for colleagues, friends and family.

When: 11am-7pm Admission: £3, under 12s and over 60s FREE The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square EC1M 6AN www.thecharterhouse.org T 020 3818 8873

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13 November

Ditch the packed lunch and feast on some proper Greek wraps, Jamaican jerk chicken, cracking Korean dumplings and more, all in the glorious surrounds of Guildhall Yard. Street food vendors sell a variety of lunch options from around the world.

When: 12noon-2.30pm FREE Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AE www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ yardevents

Join a traditional carol service in the presence of the Lord Mayor. Enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie and get into the Christmas spirit.

When: 5.30pm FREE St Lawrence Jewry Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AA www.stlawrencejewry.org.uk T 0207 600 9478

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Christmas at the Museum of London Visit the Museum of London this winter and discover how Christmas has evolved over the years. Get crafty at a festive workshop, take a stroll through the twinkling Victorian Walk, discover what a 19th-century Frost Fair would have been like, and say hello to Santa in his Grotto.

When: various Admission: various Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.museumoflondon.org.uk T 020 7001 9844

23 & 24 December

Christmas Carol Service

3 December

City Christmas Fair 50 stalls showcase gorgeous gifts from luxury cashmere, chic jewellery and delicious food to fun stocking fillers at this year’s City Christmas Fair. Pick up a glass of bubbly from the Champagne Bar and shop the day away.

When: 11am-8pm Admission: £10 each or 3 for £20 before 25th November Drapers’ Hall Throgmorton Street EC2N 2DQ www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk T 020 3697 7000

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19 December

Guildhall Yard Lunch Market

Peace of Mind – soundscapes at the Charterhouse Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in a series of soundscapes to calm the mind and enrich the soul. These lunchtime events are specially curated by singer and teacher Deborah Hudson and Robin Isherwood, the Preacher at the Charterhouse, and feature both live and recorded sounds, songs and musical extracts from around the world.

When: 1pm-1.30pm FREE (donations welcome) The Chapel, The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square EC1M 6AN www.thecharterhouse.org T 020 3818 8873

6 December

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14 & 16 November & 11 December

6 December

Christmas Fair Head to the Shoe Lane Library for their annual Christmas Fair, full of gift stalls, games and activities for adults and children.

When: 10am-5pm FREE Shoe Lane Library 1 Little New Street EC4A 3JR www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ shoelanelibrary T 020 7583 7178

As Christmas Day approaches, gather for seasonal readings and music with the Cathedral Choir.

When: 4pm-5pm FREE St Paul’s Cathedral EC4M 8AD www.stpauls.co.uk/christmas T 020 7246 8350

Created by deafblind artists Heather Lawson and Michelle Stevens this short, immersive event is designed to alter your perceptions of the senses, as sight and sound give way to tactile

communication. Part of the SPILL Festival of Performance.

When: Wed-Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat & Sun 12noon-6pm Admission: £10 (plus booking fee) The Pit Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

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Jodee Mundy Collaborations: Imagined Touch

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7 – 11 November

15 October – 18 January

Royal Shakespeare Company: Macbeth Christopher Eccleston makes his RSC debut in the title role of Shakespeare’s psychological thriller, opposite Niamh Cusack as Lady Macbeth and Edward Bennett as Macduff. Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder.

2 November – 19 January

Royal Shakespeare Company: Romeo and Juliet A modern-day take on Romeo and Juliet which tells the story of a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. Shakespeare’s most famous story explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change but leads all too quickly to devastating consequences.

When: 7.15pm; 1.30pm (Thu and some Sat), 7pm (Tue 6 Nov) Admission: £10-£75 (plus booking fee) Barbican Theatre Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

When: 7.15pm; 1.30pm (Thu and some Sat), Admission: £10-£75 (plus booking fee) Barbican Theatre Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

16 November

The Campaign Join a live improvised political campaign inspired by audience suggestions and polls, celebrating the centenary of the Representation of the People Act. Two female candidates go head to head on the issues that matter. YOUR issues. The Campaign is part political drama, part debate, all made up on the spot.

When: 8pm-10pm Admission: £5 (plus booking fee) The Nursery Theatre 2 Finsbury Avenue (via Whitecross Place) EC2M 2PA www.thenurserytheatre.com T 020 7846 0062

18 November

Inua Ellams Pit Party Prolific poet-playwright Inua Ellams hosts a double bill, mingling hip-hop, dance, recital and film, with 1979 cult classic The Warriors serving as cinematic backdrop to both performances.

When: 2.30pm & 7pm Admission: £10-£15 (plus booking fee) The Pit Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

Challenging universal ideas of beauty and sexuality, this production celebrates difference to prove that anyone can play Shakespeare’s iconic heroine.

7 December – 5 January

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Storme Toolis: Redefining Juliet

When: 7.45pm Admission: £8-£15 (plus booking fee) The Pit Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

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29 – 30 November

RSC: The Merry Wives of Windsor There’s more than a hint of reality TV to this modern production of Shakespeare’s comedy, directed

by Fiona Laird. Down on his luck in the suburbs, Sir John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating his comeuppance amid a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos.

When: 7.15pm; 1.30pm (Thu and some Sat) Admission: £10-75 (plus booking fee) Barbican Theatre Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

24 – 26 January

London International Mime Festival 2019: Gecko – The Wedding 6 – 8 December

Transpose: The Future

A spirit of hopefulness characterises the third edition of Transpose at the Barbican, as CN Lester and Kate O’Donnell bring together trans voices to look to the future of gender, identity and individuality.

When: 7.45pm Admission: £15 (plus booking fee) The Pit Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

Seducing audiences with intricate choreography, provocative narratives and vivid symbolism, The Wedding brings the union between state and individual into question amid a flurry of white dresses.

When: 7.45pm; 2.30pm (Sat) Admission: £16-£28 (plus booking fee) Barbican Theatre Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

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Ongoing

Behind the Scenes Tour

Ongoing

London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE returns the Roman Temple of Mithras to the location of its discovery in the heart of the City. Situated on the site of Bloomberg’s European headquarters, this new cultural space showcases an immersive experience of the ancient

temple, a selection of the remarkable Roman artefacts found during recent excavations, and an art commission by Pablo Bronstein.

When: Tue-Sat 10pm-6pm; Sun 12noon-5pm FREE, book in advance Bloomberg 12 Walbrook EC4N 8AA www.londonmithraeum.com T 020 7330 7500

Ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at Tower Bridge? The renowned behindthe-scenes tours offer a rare and extended experience of Tower Bridge: from the highlevel Walkways to the bascule Chambers hidden deep inside one of London’s defining landmarks.

When: 10.30am-12.30pm Sat & Sun Admission: £50 inc free Tower Bridge Guidebook Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UP www.towerbridge.org.uk/bts T 020 7403 3761

Ongoing

City of London Guided Walks Experience the nooks, crannies and hidden depths of the City is with an experienced, qualified guide who can give you unique insights into the City’s architecture, history, customs and pageantry, as well as a range of entertaining stories.

When: 11am & 2pm Admission: £10, concs £8 City Information Centre St Paul’s Churchyard EC4M 8BX www.cityoflondonguides.com T 020 7606 3030

Ongoing

City Model Talk Visit the City Centre for free 20 minute introductory talks around the City of London’s official architectural model of the square mile. Detailing every existing building and planned new development in the City, the model is a fascinating record of its built environment, allowing a panoramic birds eye view of the area.

When: Every Friday 12.30pm FREE The City Centre 80 Basinghall Street EC2V 5AG www.thecitycentre.london T 020 7600 8362

Ongoing

Guildhall Library Afternoon Talks Find out something fascinating about London at one of Guildhall Library’s free talks.

Highlights include: Edward Brittain: A Century On (7 November); The City by the Book (14 November); Dickens and Christmas (12 December); Never Mind Quantitative Easing, Show us the Bling: A Peep at the Bank of England’s Artworks (23 January).

When: 2pm-3pm FREE Book in advance Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH www.ghlevents.eventbrite.co.uk T 020 7332 1871

Learn something new about London, history and literature at one of Guildhall Library’s

regular evening events. Highlights include: The Book of Seconds: The Incredible Stories of the ones that Didn’t Quite Win (1 November); Dining with a Georgian Country Parson (22 November); Suffragettes and the City of London: Escapes and Adventures (13 December); Roman Legionaries (24 January).

When: 6pm-8pm Admission: £7 (plus booking fee) Book in advance Guildhall Library Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH www.ghlevents.eventbrite.co.uk T 020 7332 1871

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Ongoing

7 November

The Ending of World War I: The Road to 11 November 2 November

Until 24 November

Behind Every Great City

Billingsgate Roman House & Baths tours

The Fawcett Society present a talk exploring women who have helped to shape the City. With Brenda Trenowden, Head of FIG Europe, ANZ Bank, and Global Chair of the 30% Club, plus guests. Chaired by Sharon Ament, Director of the Museum of London.

When: 6pm-8pm Admission: £5 (plus booking fee) Central Criminal Court EC4M 7EH www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ womenworkpower

Delve down into the basement of a modern office block and discover the remains of the Roman Bathouse, explore what life may have been like in Londinium.

When: Sats 11am, 12noon, 1pm Admission: £9, concs £7 (plus booking fee) Billingsgate Roman House & Baths 101 Lower Thames St EC3R 6DL www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ bathhouse

3 November Until 29 November

Women on Canvas Take a guided tour of the Guildhall Art Gallery’s permanent collection and discover the women featured, from artists to muses, including Rossetti’s La Ghirlandata and John Collier’s Clytemnestra.

When: 12.30pm-1.30pm Thu FREE Guildhall Art Gallery Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AE www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhallartgallery T 020 7332 3700

New Suns: A Feminist Literary Festival Visit the Barbican Centre for a bookfair and day of talks, workshops and screenings.

Inspired by African-American author Octavia Butler’s last epigraph, New Suns welcomes writers, artists, academics, poets and audiences to explore contemporary feminism through the lens of mythology and current myth-making.

David Stevenson re-examines how the First World War ended.

He discusses why Germany requested a ceasefire, and why the Allies and America granted one. He argues the German army was near collapse, and that Germany was not defeated by a ‘stab in the back’. The Allies had good reasons not to press on to Berlin.

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575 When: 11am-8pm FREE (some ticketed events) Barbican Centre Silk Street EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk T 020 7638 8891

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20 November

Women and the London County Council 1900-1930 8 November

Money: The Root of All Evil, or Our Salvation?

Jesus talked more about money than about anything else. Can the teachings of a penniless ancient ascetic be applied to debates about Brexit, protests about global capitalism, and wider investment not only in defence, alcohol, or tobacco but also positively in the environment, sustainability, and good governance? Professor Burridge considers ethical material across the New Testament.

When: 1pm-2pm FREE Barnard’s Inn Hall Holborn EC1N 2HH www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

15 November

Has the Internet Changed News for Better or Worse?

Many claims have been made for the transformative nature of internet news in the age of social media. Steve Schifferes looks at the effects earlier changes to news production have had for politics, society and commerce.

What can we learn from history about how the internet could transform news? And how does it relate to broader social and economic trends?

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Barnard’s Inn Hall Holborn EC1N 2HH www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

Explore the roles and influence of women in powerful positions in the London County Council.

When: 2pm-3pm FREE, booking essential London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HB www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma T 020 7332 3820

23 November

Express Yourself!

The 4th LMA Disability History Conference LMA’s Disability History Conferences brings together heritage organisations, academics and grassroots groups as they discuss themes in disability history.

When: 10.30am-3.30pm Admission: £15 London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HB www.4thexpressyourself. eventbrite.co.uk T 020 7332 3851

27 November

Speech Processing: How to Wreck a Nice Peach Alexa, Siri and Cortana are among several voice-enabled digital assistants that can not only speak to us but understand us.

Sci-fi films had talking computers many years ago. Why has it taken so long to crack the speech processing puzzle?

What progress can we expect in the next few years?

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

1 December

Edgy: The 16th LGBTQ+ History and Archives Conference Join the debate on Outsider History and discover how the margins can be a powerful place rather than a place of exclusion.

This conference will look at what happens when people get excluded from mainstream memory through lack of resources or time. How does the history get defined? Are aspects of history obscured in an effort to make things palatable and acceptable?

When: 9.30am-4.30pm Admission: £15 London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road EC1R 0HB www.edgy.eventbrite.co.uk T 020 7332 3851

6 December – 7 December

Free Lunchtime Tours of London’s Roman Amphitheatre and Roman Object Handling Join a 40-minute tour of the Amphitheatre and handle some genuine Roman antiquities with resident archaeologist Andrew Lane. Find out more about the capital’s oldest sports arena and one of the most important buildings in Roman London. No booking necessary.

When: lunchtime tours: 1.15pm, 2.15pm (6 Dec) Roman object handling: 1.15pm-3.15pm (7 Dec) FREE London’s Roman Amphitheatre Guildhall Art Gallery, Guildhall Yard EC2V 5AE www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ romanamphitheatre T 020 7332 3700

Executive pay is a controversial topic and arguably the primary cause behind public mistrust in business. Various remedies have been proposed but diagnosis precedes treatment. Many of the concerns are based on myths rather than rigorous data.

Join Alex Edmans as he presents evidence on which aspects of pay are working well and which are indeed dysfunctional, and on how pay should be reformed.

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

‘RUDQ?’ Digital Skills: Crisis or Opportunity?

The 2019 Annual Lord Mayor’s Gresham Lecture will explore the ‘digital skills crisis’ and question whether this may be an opportunity. As the digital era unfolds and the future demands for talent become evident, what are the implications for our system of education? Are more initiatives needed for the UK to position itself as a digitally creative and competitive nation?

When: 6pm-7pm FREE, booking essential Guildhall Old Library Gresham Street EC2V 7HH www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

23 January

Reforming Corporate Governance The UK is considered a world leader in corporate governance, but governance failures are blamed for the loss of trust in business. Alex Edmans presents rigorous evidence on what optimal governance should look like – including issues such as boardroom diversity, independence of directors, employee representation, and whether directors’ fiduciary duty should be to shareholders or all of society.

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

9 January

Sir Thomas Gresham, London, and Europe

6 December

Understanding Violent People Most of us have witnessed or had personal dealings with violent people. Why do they act as they do? How have British and American commentators understood violent behaviour?

The media incites anxieties about personal vulnerability and an expectation of greater civility makes its breach more frightening. What can we do to reduce levels of violence in our society?

8 January

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Executive Pay: What’s Right, What’s Wrong, and What Could Be Fixed?

27 Walks and Talks

12 December

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Barnard’s Inn Hall Holborn EC1N 2HH www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575

London was crucially dependent on continental Europe for its economic resilience in the mid16th century, and Sir Thomas Gresham’s fortune piggy-backed off the special relationship with Antwerp. But the Reformation put the relationship under real strain. This wasn’t a 16th-century Brexit (the division was within Christendom), but it posed similar challenges. How did England cope?

When: 6pm-7pm FREE Museum of London 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN www.gresham.ac.uk/ lectures-and-events T 020 7831 0575