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Grayson Perry: The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman at British Museum. Vases, tapestries and a richly decorated cast iron coffin-ship by the Turner Prize-winning artist are showcased alongside objects from the museum's collection.
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British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | At Grayson Perry: The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman
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Freedom Bar, 66 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F | 12 minutes from Grayson Perry: The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman
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21 Stacey Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Grayson Perry: The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman
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Queens Larder Restaurant & Pub
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1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 6 minutes from Grayson Perry: The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman
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British Museum
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All Change' Anglo-Saxon England: TalkAll Change' Anglo-Saxon England: TalkKatharine Hoare of the Department Of Learning, Volunteers And Audiences discusses this country's history.30th May 2012Wednesday 30th May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventAll Change' Anglo-Saxon England: Talk
TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Katharine Hoare of the Department Of Learning, Volunteers And Audiences discusses this country's history.
Town Of RunnersTown Of RunnersThe Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji has given birth to Olympic and World champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele - two supreme competitors who have overcome the adversity of their surroundings to chase their dreams on the running track. This documentary travels to this community to meet three children who hope to sprint in the footsteps of the30th May 2012Thursday 31st May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventTown Of Runners
TIMES 25th May to 31st May 2012 PRICING general admission Free
The Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji has given birth to Olympic and World champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele - two supreme competitors who have overcome the adversity of their surroundings to chase their dreams on the running track. This documentary travels to this community to meet three children who hope to sprint in the footsteps of the
Picasso Prints: The Vollard SuitePicasso Prints: The Vollard SuiteThe British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili30th May 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventPicasso Prints: The Vollard Suite event
Running until Sunday 2nd September 2012
TIMES 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012 PRICING Free
The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili... More about this event
TIMES 3rd May 2012 to 2nd September 2012 PRICING Free
The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili... More about this event
Modern Chinese Ink PaintingsModern Chinese Ink PaintingsForty striking paintings produced by master artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and America over the last 100 years, including a splashed landscape by Zhang Daqian and a group of six monumental works by Liu Dan.30th May 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventModern Chinese Ink Paintings
TIMES Various Times PRICING Free
Forty striking paintings produced by master artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and America over the last 100 years, including a splashed landscape by Zhang Daqian and a group of six monumental works by Liu Dan.
Mine to MedalsMine to MedalsFor some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 230th May 2012Sunday 9th September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventMine to Medals event
Running until Sunday 9th September 2012
TIMES 8th February 2012 to 9th September 2012 PRICING Free
For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 2... More about this event
TIMES 8th February 2012 to 9th September 2012 PRICING Free
For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 2... More about this event
The Horse: From Arabia To Royal AscotThe Horse: From Arabia To Royal AscotStone reliefs, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, gold and clay models, figurines, photographs, trophies and rosettes relate the history of the horse from the introduction of the Arabian breed in the 18th century to present day.30th May 2012Sunday 30th September 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventThe Horse: From Arabia To Royal Ascot
TIMES Various Times PRICING Free
Stone reliefs, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, gold and clay models, figurines, photographs, trophies and rosettes relate the history of the horse from the introduction of the Arabian breed in the 18th century to present day.
Crowns And Ducats: Shakespeare's Money And MedalsCrowns And Ducats: Shakespeare's Money And MedalsA display of various coins that appear in the plays of Shakespeare, shown alongside other objects, medals and prints that bring to life the vibrant theatre scene of Elizabethan and Jacobean times.30th May 2012Sunday 25th November 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventCrowns And Ducats: Shakespeare's Money And Medals
TIMES Various Times PRICING Free
A display of various coins that appear in the plays of Shakespeare, shown alongside other objects, medals and prints that bring to life the vibrant theatre scene of Elizabethan and Jacobean times.
Royal Treasures: TalkRoyal Treasures: TalkEducation Officer Hilary Williams discusses objects from monarchies.31st May 2012Thursday 31st May 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventRoyal Treasures: Talk
TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses objects from monarchies.
Kingship In Ancient Mexico: TalkKingship In Ancient Mexico: TalkIndependent speaker Elizabeth Baquedano discusses rulers of the country.1st June 2012Friday 1st June 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventKingship In Ancient Mexico: Talk
TIMES 1.15pm PRICING Free
Independent speaker Elizabeth Baquedano discusses rulers of the country.
National VelvetNational Velvet1st June 2012Thursday 7th June 2012
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventNational Velvet
TIMES Friday 1st June 2012 - 6.30pm PRICING general admission Free
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What's On Today Near British Museum  Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite Exhibitions | Until 2nd September 2012 British Museum At British Museum The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings ...More  Mine to Medals Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 British Museum At British Museum For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite ...More All Change' Anglo-Saxon England: Talk Exhibitions | On 30th May 2012 British Museum At British Museum Katharine Hoare of the Department Of Learning, Volunteers And Audiences discusses this country's history....More Modern Chinese Ink Paintings Exhibitions | Until 2nd September 2012 British Museum At British Museum Forty striking paintings produced by master artists in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and America over the last 100 years, ...More Crowns And Ducats: Shakespeare's Money And Medals Exhibitions | Until 25th November 2012 British Museum At British Museum A display of various coins that appear in the plays of Shakespeare, shown alongside other objects, medals and prints that ...More The Horse: From Arabia To Royal Ascot Exhibitions | Until 30th September 2012 British Museum At British Museum Stone reliefs, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts, gold and clay models, figurines, photographs, trophies and rosettes relate the history of the horse ...More Francis Davison: Collages Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2012 Austin/Desmond Fine Art 2 minutes walk from British Museum Abstract works by the artist....More  Rock Of Ages Theatre | Until 21st October 2012 Shaftesbury Theatre 4 minutes walk from British Museum A girl meets a city rocker in a famous Los Angeles rock club, and they fall in love to classic ...More  We Will Rock You Theatre | Until 20th October 2012 Dominion Theatre 4 minutes walk from British Museum A Freddie Mercury soundalike leads the Bohemians in a rebellion against the boy and girl bands who control Planet Mall, ...More 
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