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What's on at IWM
August 2012
This month, on HMS Belfast, we are enjoying our front row seat on the River Thames for the celebrations that have taken over London. We're excited to be playing our part in this historic occasion.
It's your last chance to see Once Upon a Wartime at IWM North before it closes on 2 September. In London, we are beginning our preparations totransform IWM London. Drop in to see conservation in action and for your last chance to visit the Trench Experience in our First World War Galleries before they close in September. At IWM Duxford, kids can become special agents and test their detection skills at our summer family activities. Or join us for our first-ever summer camp. Read on to find out more...  |
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We’re preparing to transform IWM London
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In 2014 we will be launching new First World War Galleries to mark the 100-year anniversary of when the war started.
This is the first phase of transformation at IWM London, which also includes a new Central Hall with terraced galleries to present our collections and tell the story of modern warfare. You will start to see changes in the museum from early September including gallery closures and the removal of our large objects from the Large Exhibits Gallery. To ensure we meet our deadline of 2014, this summer will be your last chance to visit the Trench Experience in our current First World War Galleries. Find out more |
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Come on board HMS Belfast this summer
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Life at sea during the Second World War was very different to HMS Belfast’'s role today as a landmark in London.
Come on board to explore the history of HMS Belfast. While you're on board, look down the River Thames and you might spot some sporty rings on the side of Tower Bridge. From 11-19 August, bring the family and learn about the history of naval tattoos and design your own tattoo t-shirt. Plan your visit to HMS Belfast |
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Summer spy fun until 3 September
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Become a special agent with Spy Camp.
Learn how to use Morse code and other spy skills before going on missions with the French Resistance. Make and Paint an Airfix model or make a souvenir badge. On selected dates in August, chat to veterans who experienced a range of conflicts, from the Second World War to Afghanistan. Find out more |
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Last chance to see
Once Upon a Wartime at IWM North
Discover the stories of War Horse, Carrie's War, The Machine Gunners, The Silver Sword and Little Soldierat Once Upon a Wartime before it closes on 2 September.
Visit the exhibition to find out about the true events and experiences that inspired these children’s novels about war. Find out more by joining one of our tours taking place every Tuesday throughout the holidays at 2.15pm. Find out more
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Churchill Lecture Series
Limited tickets still available
This autumn the Churchill Lecture Series returns to Churchill War Rooms with two exclusive talks by best-selling authors Ben MacIntyre and Ken Follett.
On 18 September, Ben MacIntyre tells the story of Double Cross: the D-Day Spies. On 2 October, Ken Follett asks 'What were we fighting for?' Book your tickets today
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Book early bird tickets
Cecil Beaton: Theatre of War at IWM London
Save 20% on tickets to our major autumn exhibition if you book by Sunday 5 August.
Opening on Thursday 6 September, Cecil Beaton: Theatre of War Come and discover over 250 of Beaton’s photographs taken during Second World War throughout Britain, the Middle East, China, India and Burma. These extraordinary photographs will be shown alongside his personal diaries, drawings and work in film. To claim the early bird offer, quote code DBJ637 when you
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The Duxford Air Show
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September
The highlight of IWM Duxford’s calendar of flying events, this year’s show features a varied programme of civilian and military aircraft, including Vulcan XH558 on 8 September and the Red Arrows on 9 September.
Buy your tickets in advance to save 10% and get a free child ticket, available with every adult or senior ticket purchased. This offer is on advance ticket purchases only. Book your tickets
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Last chance to see '1936'
At Sadler's Wells until 5 August 2012
A play about the Berlin Olympics, ‘1936’ by Tom McNabat is a thrilling evocation of when Jesse Owens won gold, defying Hitler and fascism.
This remarkable play balances the personal stories of the athletes with the politics and in-fighting leading up to the games, laying bare the greed and unscrupulous ambition of the key players at the time. Call the box office on orbook your tickets online
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Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames
Open throughout the London 2012 Olympic Games
Make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime moment during a special year for London and see the spectacular story of the Thames brought to life at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Must close 9 September 2012.
Book your tickets now
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Friday, 3 August 2012
Imperial War Museum What's on August 2012
BBC Sport - Olympics judo: GB's Gemma Gibbons secures 78kg silver
BBC Sport - Olympics judo: GB's Gemma Gibbons secures 78kg silver: "Olympics judo: GB's Gemma Gibbons secures 78kg silver
Gemma Gibbons has become Great Britain's first Olympic judo medallist for 12 years, despite losing her gold medal match to American Kayla Harrison.
The London-born judoka had to settle for silver as Harrison landed two yuko scores in the 78kg final.
Gibbons, the world number 33, beat French world champion Audrey Tcheumeo in extra time to earn a place in the decider."
Gemma Gibbons has become Great Britain's first Olympic judo medallist for 12 years, despite losing her gold medal match to American Kayla Harrison.
The London-born judoka had to settle for silver as Harrison landed two yuko scores in the 78kg final.
Gibbons, the world number 33, beat French world champion Audrey Tcheumeo in extra time to earn a place in the decider."
Thursday, 2 August 2012
The Triumph of Pleasure: Vauxhall Gardens 1729 - 1786
11 May 2012 - 09 September 2012
Free with admission to the Museum. Booking not required.
In the eighteenth century, Vauxhall Gardens was a refuge for Londoners from the filth and noise of the city, offering an all embracing sensual experience that entertained up to 100,000 people a year.
Under the management of Jonathan Tyers, the Gardens enabled ordinary Londoners to experience contemporary art and design, high quality music and al fresco dining. Tyers’ two most important allies in the 1730s were his friend and neighbour, the artist William Hogarth, and the composer George Frideric Handel. Between them, Tyers, Hogarth and Handel created the phenomenon that came to be known as the English Pleasure Garden, imitated across Britain and Europe and as far afield as the Americas, New Zealand and Australia.
The Triumph of Pleasure contains over ninety exhibits drawn from major public and private collections across the country The Triumph of Pleasure: Vauxhall Gardens 1729 – 1786, will display works by Hogarth, Canaletto, Hayman, Rowlandson and Gainsborough. Visitors can view original manuscripts and song sheets which will be supported by a series of specially commissioned concerts. One of the last surviving supper box paintings will be on display alongside objects associated with the Gardens and the Foundling Hospital. This will include an identifying token left by a mother with the baby she left at the Foundling Hospital. This token is a copper 1737 Vauxhall Garden season ticket, attributed to Hogarth. The exhibition will also be the first time François Roubiliac’s three terracotta portrait busts of William Hogarth, George Frideric Handel and Jonathan Tyers have been seen together.
Vauxhall Gardens was an all-embracing sensual experience, becoming an international byword for pleasure and now, over 200 years later, visitors to the Foundling Museum can experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the Gardens once more. Curated by David Coke.
Click here to find out about admission prices and opening hours.
Supported by The Monument Trust, with additional support from The Finnis Scott Foundation, Sheepdrove Trust, the Idlewild Trust and The Triumph of Pleasure Supporters Group. If you would like to receive monthly ebulletins about the exhibition and events, including concerts, talks and family fun sessions click here.
Images: J.S Muller after Samuel Wale, A General Propspect of Vaux Hall Gardens, engraving, 1751, Private Collection; The Grand Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, London, Canaletto, c.1751 © Collection Compton Verney; Foundling Token, Vauxhall Garden Season Ticket © Foundling Museum; William Hogarth's gold admission ticket to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens © The Trustees of the British Museum; After Thomas Rowlandson, Dr Syntax at Vauxhall Gardens, engraving, 1817, Private Collection
DAZZLE: BRIDGE ILLUMINATION
From 21 July to 10 September, seven of London’s most famous bridges will light up in a dazzling display of colour to celebrate the 50 evenings of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These spectacular light displays will last from 9.30pm until 5am, with a special moment taking place on the hour, every hour at:
- Golden Jubilee footbridge
- Waterloo Bridge
- Blackfriars Bridge
- Millennium Bridge
- Southwark Bridge
- London Bridge
TOWER BRIDGE dAZZEL
Tower Bridge, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, now has a world class energy efficient lighting system which allows the lights to change in colour and intensity. The new system has been installed at zero cost to the taxpayer, thanks to an innovative funding deal between the Mayor of London, bridge-owners the City of London Corporation, and London 2012 sponsors EDF and GE. Londoners will enjoy benefits from the deal long after the Games, as the new system will be in place for 25 years.
In total 1,800 special energy-efficient LED lights have been fitted, plus 2,000 meters of energy-efficient LED linear lights, 5,000 meters of cable and 1,000 junction boxes. This will reduce energy consumption by over 40 per cent.
Whitechapel Gallery Talks and Events in August
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Wednesday, 1 August 2012
BBC Sport - Bradley Wiggins wins Olympics gold in cycling time trial
BBC Sport - Bradley Wiggins wins Olympics gold in cycling time trial: "Bradley Wiggins claimed a British record seventh Olympic medal with a sensational gold in the men's time trial.
The Tour de France winner stopped the clock at 50 minutes 39 seconds for the 44km course.
This was a convincing 42 seconds quicker than Germany's world champion Tony Martin, and 68 seconds faster than British team-mate Chris Froome, runner-up to Wiggins in Paris 10 days ago."
The Tour de France winner stopped the clock at 50 minutes 39 seconds for the 44km course.
This was a convincing 42 seconds quicker than Germany's world champion Tony Martin, and 68 seconds faster than British team-mate Chris Froome, runner-up to Wiggins in Paris 10 days ago."
BBC Sport - Bradley Wiggins wins Olympics gold in cycling time trial
BBC Sport - Bradley Wiggins wins Olympics gold in cycling time trial: "Bradley Wiggins claimed a British record seventh Olympic medal with a sensational gold in the men's time trial.
The Tour de France winner stopped the clock at 50 minutes 39 seconds for the 49km course."
The Tour de France winner stopped the clock at 50 minutes 39 seconds for the 49km course."
Whitechapel Gallery What's on August 2012
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London 2012 Olympics: Boris Johnson gets stuck on a zip-line in Victoria Park | Metro.co.uk
London 2012 Olympics: Boris Johnson gets stuck on a zip-line in Victoria Park | Metro.co.uk: "London mayor Boris Johnson has proved he is ready to put his body on the line for a successful 2012 Olympics - but he might have gone too far in his latest stunt after getting stuck on a zip-line in Victoria Park."
BBC Sport - Olympics rowing: Glover and Stanning win gold for Britain
BBC Sport - Olympics rowing: Glover and Stanning win gold for Britain: "Great Britain won their first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics as rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning triumphed in the women's pair.
The world silver medallists led from the start, clocking seven minutes 27.13 seconds to become the first British female rowers to win an Olympic title."
The world silver medallists led from the start, clocking seven minutes 27.13 seconds to become the first British female rowers to win an Olympic title."
Natural History Museum What's On August
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