Thursday, 21 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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There are 25 free events around London, so, find some time for yourself and enjoy one or more of them! Here are some suggestions:

• Discover another aspect of Somerset House, such as evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment; all with a free guided tour through its atmospheric spaces at 1.15pm and 2.45pm.
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening.

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Wednesday,20 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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It is Wednesday and there are some great things you can do for free in London. Here are some suggestions:

• Enjoy Arabic Calligraphy Throughout the Ages @ the Victoria and Albert Museum. Attend this free talk at 1.15 pm and learn about the developments in Arabic calligraphy and typography, as well as the rise in global awareness of Arab cultures.
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Tuesday,19 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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Tuesday is here and there are some great and really interesting free events taking place in London! There are 24 of them around the city and here are some suggestions:

• Why don’t you make a wonderful tour to the art of Siena, Florence and Milan with a free guided tour at the National Gallery. It takes place at 1pm, but places are limited to 40 people, so, if you don’t want to miss it, be there on time!
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening.

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Monday,18 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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Monday is here and what a better way to start your week by attending one of the 23 free events taking place in London. Here are some suggestions: 

• Entry to the Courtauld Gallery is free of charge until 2pm! So, what a great chance to combine your visit with a free talk on Vincent van Gogh’s “Self Portrait with bandaged ear”? It is taking place at 1.15pm. Don’t miss it!
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening.

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Sunday,17 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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It is Sunday and this on its own is a good reason to enjoy one or more of the 24 free events taking place in London. Here are some suggestions:

• Let your children fly on a magic carpet to storytelling at the National Gallery! This activity is free and is suitable for children 2-5 years old. There are two sessions – 10.30am and 11.30am – and places are allocated upon arrival.
• Celebrate the launch of the new V&A website and take part in the many interactive events over the weekend. They are taking place from 10.30am to 5pm and are absolutely free, of course!
• Don’t miss the screening of a series of short films about the creative relationship of Pere Portabella and Joan Miró and also about different aspects of Miró’s work. You can watch them for free at Tate Modern at 3pm. No booking taken, but places are limited.

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Saturday,16 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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It is Saturday! And there are 29 free events around London for you to enjoy! So, make your pick and have fun! Here are some suggestions:

• Free family workshop: Style it Out! @ Somerset House. Take your children to explore the “Masters of Style” exhibition and then create your own fashion drawings. This workshop is taking place at 2pm and is suitable for children for children 6-12 years old. There is no need to book, but spaces are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Celebrate the launch of the new V&A website and take part in the many interactive events over the weekend. They are taking place from 10.30am to 5pm and are absolutely free, of course!

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Friday,15 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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Welcome to this Friday’s LondonFreeShows edition. We have 26 free events for you to choose from for today. Here are our suggestions:

• Join this small talk on Rembrandt’s ‘Belshazzar’s Feast’ at the National Gallery at 1pm and then make your own response by making a drawing. Be aware that spaces are limited to 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There is a deaf-presenter led and BSL-interpreted free gallery talk on Piero della Francesca’s ‘The Baptism of Christ’ at the National Gallery at 4pm. What a wonderful way to enjoy this painting. So, don’t miss it!
• Combine your visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum with a free concert at the Norfolk House Music Room at 6.30pm. There will be pieces by Bach, Liszt and Scriabin. What a better way to spend your evening?

If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Thursday,14 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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Thursday is here and whether you are visiting London or coming back from holidays and have missed the city and want to get back into its rhythm, there are 24 free events taking place. So, get out there and enjoy! Here are some suggestions:

• Explore the fantastic patterns of carpets from Safavid Iran at the Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as background stories and the reception of these carpets in Victorian Britain. This talk is free, of course,  and is taking place at 1pm.
• Discover another aspect of Somerset House, such as evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment; all with a free guided tour through its atmospheric spaces at 1.15pm and 2.45pm.
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening.

 If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Wednesday,13 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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It is Wednesday and there are some great things you can do for free in London. Here are some suggestions:

• Pop Patterns at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Attend the free talk at 1.15pm and learn about the influence Pop culture had on commercial design in the 1970s and what patterns were featured on dress fabrics and wallpapers. 
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening.

 If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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Tuesday,12 July 2011 – Free shows and activities in London

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Tuesday is here and there are some great and really interesting free events taking place in London! There are 24 of them around the city and here are some suggestions:

• Visit the National gallery, enjoy the marvelous paintings, but this time learn something about its architecture and history, too! There is a free guided tour at 1pm. So, be there in time and explore the building that hosts this great collection of art.
• Diet and health might be an everyday issue nowadays, but have you ever wondered what was going on as far as those issues is concerned in ancient Egypt and Sudan? If you want to know, go to the British Museum at 1.15pm and attend the free lecture on this subject.
• Don’t miss the chance to watch a free screening of a version of the speech James Stirling delivered at Yale University, having to do with the announcement he made at the International Congress of Architecture in Persepolis towards the end of 1974. It starts at 4pm, but it is 5 minutes long and is continuously playing during this hour-long screening. 

 If you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail us at: LondonFreeShows@gmail.com

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