{"title": "The London Model Talk", "start": "2026-11-06T12:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T13:00:00Z", "place": "New London Architecture", "address": "Aldermanbury, EC2V 7HH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/london"], "description": "The London Model Talk is a free 30-minute talk at The London Centre where you can see how London has grown and what could shape it next. It is run by New London Architecture, using their 1:2000 scale model of London and their 1:500 City Model of the Square Mile. 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Nicholas Kenyon, Kirsten Gibson and Julian Forbes introduce a new illustrated companion book to the series, offering new perspectives and the latest research on one of the great periods of national creativity. Copies of the book will be on sale in the Foyer. 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The London Museum runs it, with a guide leading visitors past famous landmarks and into the fascinating and surprising stories behind them. The tour explores the lives of past Londoners, covering the dissolution of the monasteries, the plague and public executions, and hears stories of William Wallace, Henry VIII and even Sherlock Holmes. Stops include the Charterhouse, St-Bartholomew-the-Great, one of London's oldest churches, and the famous meat market.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/in-around-smithfield-market-49194/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/in-around-smithfield-market/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/59e59e3b9930bc40ed110fc879a5cd29a5c22c6739e62e69a6855314ba65cbf0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Walk & Talk", "start": "2026-11-05T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T12:30:00Z", "place": "Time and Talents", "address": "The Old Mortuary, St Marychurch Rd, London, SE16 4JE, United Kingdom", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness/fitness/walking"], "description": "Walk & Talk is a walking group that gets your feet moving. Time and Talents invites you to explore the back streets and green spaces of Rotherhithe with them. The walk is open to all adults aged 18+, and you should wear comfortable clothing. 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Light projects the world outside naturally onto the inside: step in and watch the park, skyline and passing people appear upside down. Photographs from partner workshops and public sessions are mounted on the structure.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/upside-down-london-59956/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/29c4851a205fe5e4a10acdac39119a48e0497342e56b3f8ceb4f50b40bd46010-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Caribbean Voices: Shaping Docklands trail", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://museumtickets.londonmuseum.org.uk/ticketbooth/products/donation", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/colonialism"], "description": "Caribbean Voices: Shaping Docklands is a museum trail that sheds light on the Caribbean community's contributions to London Docklands. It was created by London Museum Docklands in collaboration with local partners. The trail highlights the need to reclaim the histories of colonised Caribbean nations, the role of Caribbean produce in shaping Britain, the contributions of Second World War veterans, and how the community has influenced the area's past and present. Visitors pick up a guide on the Third Floor and follow six stops across the Second Floor.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/caribbean-voices-shaping-docklands-trail-70018/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9f3f3a91b2d89e67aed7831238786e2b4cd8fa91acfcb9d2efb55315825e5300-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tots at the docks", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/london", "literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "Tots at the docks is a free monthly drop-in play session for babies and toddlers under five and their carers, themed around London's past and present. 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