Events at Guildhall Library
Guildhall Library hosts a series of free afternoon talks on London history and related topics as well as monthly evening events from 6-8pm. Evening events are typically followed by a wine reception and a book signing by the author. There is usually a charge for these events, which entitles you to a complimentary glass of wine.
Events
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2014/05/13 - Walk the Lines: The London Underground, Overground- Mark Mason, author of Walk the Lines, recounts his experience of walking the London Underground overground and what he learned along the way; including how to get the best gossip in a City pub, and why the Bank of England won't let you join the M11 northbound at Junction 5.
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2014/05/15 - Capturing Islington: A History of the Borough Through Art- This illustrated talk by Julie Melrose, Archivist at Islington Local History Centre, explores the history and social changes in the historic inner-London parishes of St James Clerkenwell, St Luke Old Street and St Mary Islington, through paintings, prints and drawings held in the Centre’s collection.
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2014/05/20 - Curiosities from the Vaults: Stories from the Bank of England- The Bank’s curator examines some of the compelling events and personalities featured in the Bank’s new exhibition, some of which have never previously been displayed.
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2014/05/21 - Hidden in Plain Sight: Workers who Keep the City Moving- Niki Gorick talks about her new photographic exhibition at Guildhall Library and how she created her latest 26-print 'photo-set' by capturing the City's multifarious workforce.
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- 2014/05/22 - The History and Treasures of Guildhall Library
- Join our librarians to learn about the history of Guildhall Library, tour the building (including behind the scenes!) and view some of the library’s treasures.
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2014/05/28 - St Paul's and the Great War- Simon Carter, Collections Manager at St Paul’s Cathedral, talks about what the Collections of St Paul’s reveal about the role of the Cathedral during WW1.
