{"title": "History Talk by Martin Sheppard", "start": "2026-11-19T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Irish Centre", "address": "Camden Square 50-52, NW1 9XB London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/local-history/london"], "description": "A history talk by Martin Sheppard, held at the Irish Centre on Camden Square. He speaks about Primrose Hill, tracing the astonishing history of one of London's favourite landmarks. 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The talk covers London's history from the Romans to now, how the city came to be shaped as it is, and how it is being shaped today and for the future. 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Writer and filmmaker Jack Jewers draws on his research for The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys and his new novel Seething Lane, sharing insights from bringing this complex figure to life. Pepys called the church his \"own church\", and the talk promises insight, history and thoughtful conversation in its medieval surroundings.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/st-olave-lecture-bringing-samuel-pepys-and-restoration-londo-37604/", "official_url": "https://saintolave.com/index.php/st-olave-lectures/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/528066085a02b70dd401d72834e33847198bb0623a7639954f8f7d328ab3093e-1200.webp"}, {"title": "FULLY BOOKED - The Buildings Archaeologist - Discovering the Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings", "start": "2026-11-07T14:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T16:00:00Z", "place": "Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre", "address": "", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art/architecture"], "description": "A fully booked event about discovering the secrets of Britain's ancient buildings. 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Past talks have covered topics such as St Cedd's well, early Pilgrim Way routes, the Batt sisters buried in the churchyard, and the Mardyke River.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hidden-gem-history-group-86107/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/74848eb2bfff5cf89dd9c520fb70fe72f9858412bcb930cec92916315fa883bd-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Radical Writers: 100 Years of John Berger with Guest Speaker Lisa Appignanesi", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:00:00Z", "place": "Abney Park", "address": "219 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0LH London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community"], "description": "The Annual General Meeting 2026 of the Abney Park Trust, held in the Harriet Delph Room on Stoke Newington High Street. The Trust presents its independently examined accounts and annual report, and members plus others interested in its work can hear what it has done this year and plans over the next twelve months. Attendance is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/radical-writers-100-years-of-john-berger-with-guest-speaker-87767/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Social Walks", "start": "2026-11-12T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lauderdale House", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["community", "history"], "description": "Social Walks is a monthly community walk, and on this day it is a free guided tour of the East side of Highgate Cemetery followed by a walk through Hampstead Heath, ending with complimentary tea and coffee. It is a Camden Council-funded project delivered in collaboration with Holly Lodge Community Centre and The Highgate Society. The walks aim to bring people together through connection, conversation and light exercise, helping reduce loneliness and isolation. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/social-walks-69937/", "official_url": "https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/social-walks", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5b4cdd83dbb9b9c8e6b29a9d7875c87854c80555c9bde47f09e648ea2f6eb624-600.webp"}]}