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Cedric Robinson: Book Signing
The author and Queen's Guide to the Sands signs copies of his book Time And Tide.
Waterstones, Barrow-in-Furness
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 01229 871693
- 13:00 – 14:00
Catriona McPherson: Dandy Gilver and a Deadly Measure of Brimstone
Scottish-born, California-based author Catriona McPherson launches her new Dandy Gilver mystery.
Waterstones George Street, Edinburgh
Wed 17 Jul
Free / 0843 290 8309
- 18:30
Boushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: Talk
A gallery talk by Venetia Porter, British Museum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Fri 28 Jun
Room 34
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Sat 29 Jun
Room 34
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Brian Clarke: Talk
The artist talks about his work.
Gallery Oldham
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0161 770 4653
- 14:00
Brief Encounter: Fete In A Wood By Nicolas Lancret: Talk
Christoph Vogtherr discusses the artwork by 18th-century French poet Nicolas Lancret.
Wallace Collection, London W1U
Wed 29 May
Free / 020 7563 9500
- 13:00 – 13:20
Bristol Museum's Egypt Collection: Talk
A closer look at some of the themes and objects on display in the Egypt gallery and how the Ancient Egyptians lived and worked.
Bristol Museum And Art Gallery
Sat 25 May
Free / 0117 922 3571
- 13:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0117 922 3571
- 19:30
Britain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk
A gallery talk by Ian Leins, British Museum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Tue 2 Jul
Room 49
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Fri 24 May
Meeting Point, Grand Entrance
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 14:30
Sat 25 May
Meeting Point, Grand Entrance
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 14:30
Sun 26 May
Meeting Point, Grand Entrance
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 14:30
Bronze Age Britain: In And Out Of Ancient Europe: Talk
A gallery talk by Neil Wilkin, British Museum.
British Museum, London WC1B
Wed 19 Jun
Room 51
Free / 020 7323 8299
- 13:15 – 14:00
Browsing Hour
Take an afternoon to visit the Glasgow Women's Library and chat with reader-in-residence Magi Gibson and librarian Wendy Kirk.
Glasgow Women's Library
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0141 248 9969
- 13:00 – 16:00
The National Gallery, London WC2N
Fri 21 Jun
Room 30
Free / 020 7747 2885
- 18:30 – 19:30
Building Memories: Talk
Curator Deborah Sutherland gives a gallery talk about the display and its objects, including historical mnemonic approaches for developing memory skills.
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Mon 10 Jun
Meeting Point, Grand Entrance
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 13:00 – 13:45
Buteyko Talk
Free talk, video presentation and Q&A via Skype by senior Buteyko practitioner Christopher Drake, who discusses the health benefits of Professor Buteyko's classical breathing method.
Winchester Discovery Centre
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 19:00 – 21:00
Cafe Scientifique: Talk
Exeter Phoenix and the University of Exeter presents Cafe Scientifique. Monthly talks and discussions on topical scientific issues. With Fred Pont, Exeter University, Astrophysics.
Exeter Phoenix
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01392 667080
- 20:30
Can Europe Lead In A Post-Western World?: Talk
Speakers Mary Kaldor, Mark Leonard and Robin Lustig discuss the future of the continent in an ever-changing economic climate.
London School Of Economics, WC2A
Tue 11 Jun
New Theatre, East Building
Free / 020 7405 7686
- 18:30 – 20:00
Catena: A Warrior Adoring The Infant Christ And Virgin: Talk
A brief talk on the painting, followed by an artist-led drawing session.
The National Gallery, London WC2N
Fri 7 Jun
Room 12
Free / 020 7747 2885
- 18:30 – 19:30
Cathy Cassidy: Author Event
The award-winning author signs copies of Coco Caramel, the latest book in the Chocolate Box Girl series.
Waterstones, Reading
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0118 958 1270
- 14:30
Cathy Cassidy: Book Signing
The children's author signs copies of her book Coco Caramel, part of her Chocolate Box Girls series aimed at teenagers.
Waterstones, Bluewater West, Greenhithe
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01322 624831
- 14:30 – 16:00
Celebrating Sanctuary Africa
Annual festival of music, arts, dance, food and spoken word by and about refugees featuring musicians and DJs from the African diaspora in London.
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 020 7613 7498
- 19:00
The Challenge Of Executive Democracy In Europe: Lecture
Professor Deirdre Curtin discusses the political systems of Europe in relation to the threat of terrorism and bankruptcy.
London School Of Economics, WC2A
Tue 4 Jun
Shaw Library, 6th floor, Old Building
Free / 020 7405 7686
- 18:00 – 19:00
Charlotte Sorapure Exhibition: Talk
A talk for blind and visually impaired people.
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 01225 477233
- 22:30 – 12:00
Beverley Library
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01482 392750
- 16:15 – 17:15
Thu 4 Jul
Free / 01482 392750
- 16:15 – 17:15
Chatterbooks (Ages 7-11)
Children can talk about books, play games and complete quizzes.
Bath Central Library
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01225 463362
- 16:00 – 17:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 01225 463362
- 16:00 – 17:00
Chatterbooks Reading Group (Ages 8-12)
Children's book reading group.
Firth Park Library, Sheffield
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0114 203 7433
- 15:30 – 17:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 0114 203 7433
- 15:30 – 17:00
Marcus Garvey Library, London N15
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 8489 5309
- 14:30 – 15:30
North Kensington Library, London W11
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7361 4154
- 14:00 – 15:30
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 020 7361 4154
- 14:00 – 15:30
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 020 7361 4154
- 14:00 – 15:30
Cafe Scientifique: Talk
Dr Laura Nelson talks about the similarities between the way men and women think and behave and the gender myths that have strong influences on how you perceive yourself and others.
Dean Clough, Halifax
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 01422 250250
- 19:30



