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Built in 1891-94 by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bishopsgate Institute's facade has a theme of arts and crafts. Inside you will find 19th century tiling, a Great Hall, boardroom and a restored grade II* listed public reference library. Events include music concerts, cultural events and a wide variety of educational and leisure pursuits. Halls and rooms are available for private hire.Bishopsgate Institute events
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In 1986, Rupert Murdoch's newspapers moved to a non-union printworks, which quickly led to his influence over the British media industry. This display recounts the story of resistance among 5,500 sacked print workers.... More about this event
Monarchy & Republicanism: The English Revolution And Its Republican: Talk
event Thursday 16th February 2012TIMES 7.30pm PRICING £8, concs £6
A talk examining the English Civil War and its legacy.
Leslie East: Talk
event Tuesday 21st February 2012TIMES 12.15pm PRICING Free
The Chairman of City Music Society gives a pre-concert talk.
TIMES 1.05pm PRICING Free
The violinist and pianist perform Beethoven's Sonata No 4 In A Minor, Prokofiev's Five Melodies, Garuta's Lugsana, 'Prayer' and Tchaikovsky's Valse Scherzo.... More about this event
Dickens And The Met: Doing The Police In Different: Talk
event Tuesday 21st February 2012TIMES 7.30pm PRICING £8, concs £6
With Michael Slater.
Constitutional Monarchy: Yes Or No'
event Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES 2.30pm PRICING Free
A look at whether we have made a mockery of our claim to be an equal society.
Lara Melda
event Tuesday 28th February 2012TIMES 1.05pm PRICING Free
The pianist performs Beethoven's Sonata No 17 'The Tempest', Debussy's Reflets Dans L'Eau
Bishopsgate Library Tour: General Introduction: Talk
event Wednesday 29th February 2012TIMES 6.30pm PRICING Free
Led by Stefan Dickers, Bishopsgate Institute's Library and Archives Manager.
Republican Ambition In Victorian: Talk
event Thursday 1st March 2012TIMES 7.30pm PRICING £8, concs £6
With David Nash, Professor of History at Oxford Brookes University.
Endymion Ensemble
event Tuesday 6th March 2012TIMES 1.05pm PRICING Free
The group performs Part's Fratres and his Summa, plus Shostakovich's Piano Quintet In G Minor.
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40 Liverpool Street, EC2M7QN | 3 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Housed in one of the great Victorian station hotels, this showstopper is a mixture of meticulous nineteenth century restoration and the glittering wit of Terrence Conran's ...More
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5 Threadneedles Street, EC2R | 10 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Housed in an esteemed former banking hall in the City, this magnificent boutique hotel provides a luxurious sanctuary. The spacious rooms are decorated in a chic ...More
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7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 10 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the newly opened Apex London Wall Hotel, is within walking distance of ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 15 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, the Barbican Centre is an imposing collection of the finest in British arts. ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Graces Alley, Off Ensign Street, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 18 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
In the nineteenth century, Wilton's Music Hall was a great mirrored hall lit by a vast chandelier, with 27,000 crystals and 300 gas jets. Opera, operetta, variety shows ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 33 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
91 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 8 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Popular with the Shoreditch crowd on the weekends, The Old Truman Brewery houses more than 200 small, creative businesses, a bar and several areas for hire. ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
The Old Truman Brewery, 153 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, London E1 | 9 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
As anyone who's ever visited The Truman Brewery will know, the famous 18th century former beer factory does cutting edge cool with aplomb. Being a stalwart ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 9 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
The Old Blue Last is a legendary pub and live venue in Shoreditch, East London brought to you by the people at Vice - a magazine ...More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7pm-12midnight
The Big Chill Bar, Dray Walk, off Brick Lane, E1 | 8 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Resident DJs spin electro, punk and rock....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 6pm
Rich Mix Centre, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 | 10 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Contemporary works in a variety of media by emerging artists....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7pm
Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, Silk Street, EC2Y | 14 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
A performance by student musicians....More
Sights and Attractions near Bishopsgate Institute
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
56 Artillery Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 1 minute from Bishopsgate Institute
Raven Row, a non-profit contemporary art centre in Spitalfields, not far from the Market, opened to the public on 28th February 2009. The name - nothing ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
64 Middlesex Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 3 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
The Electric Blue Gallery gallery, co-owned by Jessica Tibbles and Olivier Bernay, opened in January 2009. By February, Wallpaper* magazine was calling the launch "a highlight ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 4 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
The brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs' House at 18 Folgate Street captures, in a series of evocative snapshots, 18th century life as experienced ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
11 Frying Pan Alley, Spitalfields, London E1 | 2 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
All-American cupcakes are the speciality here but you can also tuck into many other finger-licking sticky treats. Chocolate Devil's Food Cake, New York style cheesecake and ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Brushfield Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 2 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
As absurd as it may seem, A Gold is one of the only delis in London to specialise entirely in British produce. Touted as "the village ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
40 Brushfield Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 2 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Wooden crates crammed with rich, vibrant vegetables, wicker baskets full of flowers, fruits and herbs, dark wooden shutters, heavy green awnings, blackboards advertising "Sandwiches, Coffee, Soup" ...More
Restaurants near Bishopsgate Institute
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
East India House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 1 minute from Bishopsgate Institute
Marco Pierre White has taken over East India House (formerly Lanes) in the City and turned it into a Steakhouse & Grill. The emphasis ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
192 Bishopsgate, City, London EC2M | 2 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Swedeland Court, 202 Bishopsgate, City, London EC2M | 2 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Boisdale of Bishopsgate is the City sister to the original Boisdale of Belgravia, a posh tartan clad jazz, cigar and supper club. Both have the old ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 9 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, Shoreditch, London E2 | 14 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 16 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
Leisure near Bishopsgate Institute
London > Leisure > Activities
95 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 8 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
The third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim. Located in the Old Truman Brewery on ...More
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, Hoxton, London N1 | 14 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 20 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
28-30 Paul Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 10 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Ideally located away from the chaos of the City and in the trendy and thriving Shoreditch area, The Fox is a stylish gastropub offering food and ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
76 Paul Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Take the spiral staircase up out of this busy Old Street boozer and you find yourself in a small, chic dining room with big picture windows, ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
63 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
This bohemian boozer was an integral part of the Shoreditch explosion. Tucked away down a cobbled East End alley it was originally a mecca for local ...More
Nightlife near Bishopsgate Institute
London > Nightlife > Bars
Ebor Street, Shoreditch, London E1 | At Bishopsgate Institute
In a former tea warehouse in the part of town where the City meets the East End you'll find the latest and largest off-shoot from Soho ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Outside Christchurch Spitalfields, 82A Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 4 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Spending an evening in an East End public toilet may not be top of your list of priorities when it comes to planning an evening out ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
60-62 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 | 5 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Funky bar, restaurant and lounge from the same people who brought you The Rhythm Factory comes Gramaphone, a restaurant and bar with live comedy on Tuesdays ...More
Meeting venue hire near Bishopsgate Institute
London > Business > Venue Hire
13 Devonshire Sq, Broadgate, City, London EC2M | 3 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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London > Business > Venue Hire
40 Liverpool Street, City, London EC2M | 3 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Housed in one of the great Victorian station hotels, this showstopper is a mixture of meticulous nineteenth century restoration and the glittering wit of Terrence Conran's ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Fournier Street, Broadgate, Spitalfields, London E1 | 6 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
Built in 1729, Nicholas Hawksmoor's Christ Church creation was declared dangerous and closed in 1956. Vigorous campaigning, from the poet Sir John Betjeman among others, eventually ...More
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What's On Today Near Bishopsgate Institute News International Wapping Exhibition - 25 Years On Exhibitions | Until 29th February 2012 Bishopsgate Institute At Bishopsgate Institute In 1986, Rupert Murdoch's newspapers moved to a non-union printworks, which quickly led to his influence over the British media ...More The Comedy Vault Comedy | On 15th February 2012 Dirty Dick's 1 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute With MC Frank Cassidy....More Rough Trade Clubbing and Nightlife | On 15th February 2012 The Big Chill Bar 8 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute Resident DJs spin electro, punk and rock....More Light Parades, Platform Location, Shacklewell Row, The Mock Deers Concerts | On 15th February 2012 93 Feet East 8 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute The four-piece plays melodic alt pop and rock....More Labyrinth Ear, Jewellers, Fragments, Hourglass Sea Concerts | On 15th February 2012 The Old Blue Last 9 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute Electronica by the London-based duo....More Government Art Collection: Selected By Simon Schama: Travelling Light Exhibitions | Until 26th February 2012 Whitechapel Gallery 9 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute Contemporary and historical works in a variety of media from the collection based on travel and dating from the 16th ...More ![]() Zarina Bhimji Exhibitions | Until 9th March 2012 Whitechapel Gallery 9 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute A film installation inspired by trade and immigration routes across the Indian Ocean between India and Africa forms the centrepiece ...More Josiah McElheny: The Bloomberg Commission Exhibitions | Until 12th August 2012 Whitechapel Gallery 9 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute Asked to create a new piece for the Bloomberg Commission, the New York-based artist offers a display of seven large-scaled ...More Rothko In Britain Exhibitions | Until 26th February 2012 Whitechapel Gallery 9 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute Whitechapel Gallery revisits its original Mark Rothko solo exhibition dating from 1961, with works including the painting Light Red Over ...More Government Art Collection: At Work Exhibitions | Until 4th September 2012 Whitechapel Gallery 9 minutes walk from Bishopsgate Institute A diverse selection of works, darting from the 16th century to the present day, chosen by high profile political figures, ...More
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