Story of London
Story of London

When

1st August - 31st August 2011

Where

Museum of London, Southbank Centre and other museums and galleries across London

Whats On
Celebrate the very best of London's past, present and future at the Story of London events in August 2011. A festival celebrating the capital's history, culture and people, Story of London features a wealth of live events for young and old alike.

Story of London events
Get ready for a range of unusual and exciting events that focus on the history and cultural heritage of London. In 2011, the programme celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, in partnership with the Museum of London and the Southbank Centre. The festival includes everything from live music, theatrical performances, lectures and much more, with events also taking place at Brent Museum, Bruce Castle Museum and Hornsey Library, Redbridge Museum, Wandsworth Museum and Valence House.
Story of London
Late at Museum of London

09 Dec 2011

Head to the next Late at Museum of London for live music, festive food and special Dickens themed events as the museum keeps its doors open after dark for an evening of adults only entertainment. Lates series Part of a series of late night events that take place every month at museums and galleries across the city, Late at Museum of London extends the opening hours of the museum for an evening...
Punch and Judy Show at Wandsworth Museum

13 Aug 2011

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain with a free Punch and Judy show at Wandsworth Museum, which relives the puppet shows that were staged at Battersea Pleasure Gardens in 1951. That's the way to do it! The Punch and Judy characters date back to the 17th century, which means that Punch has been chased about by The Crocodile and exerting his dubious authority over Judy, The...
Story of London at Valence House

27 Aug 2011

Celebrate the Story of London at Valence House as the museum located within the only surviving manor house in Dagenham celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain with kids workshops and a free exhibition. Dagenham Festival Pageant Part of the Mayor of London's festival which takes place across the city this August, the Story of London at Valence House events include drama works...
Floral Bicycle Parade London

28 Aug 2011

Get on your bike for the Floral Bicycle Parade London and cycle along the South Bank with your bicycle festooned with all manner of flowers. Flower power Bring along your flower decorated bicycles, helmets and clothing and join the parade from Southbank Centre Square to the Royal Festival Hall as the Southbank Centre helps the Bruce Castle Museum recreate the Floral Bicycle Parade London event...
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