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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

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
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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
…and 97 more dates until 31 Aug

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
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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
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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
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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
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