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This 16th century gatehouse was formerly the southern entrance to the Priory of the Medieval Order of St John and contains furniture, painting, silver, coins and medals relating to the Knights Hospitaller's history. The 12th century Norman Crypt and the Grand Priory Church can be seen on the guided tour. Armour, manuscripts and religious art are among the treasures on display in the museum. Among the highlights are a Flemish altarpiece that stood in the Priory church, a magnificent missal from the island of Rhodes, a cannon given to the Knights by Henry VIII, outstanding Maltese silver, and David Bomberg's painting of the Jerusalem Hospital. The museum underwent a £3.7 million refurbishment programme which concluded in late 2010. An interactive gallery uses multimedia exhibits to tell the story of the St John's Ambulance, which was founded by the British Order of St John in the 19th century.
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Clerkenwell Design WeekClerkenwell Design Week A three day festival of installations, workshops, presentations, product launches and debates celebrating contemporary design. Taking place at various venues in Clerkenwell - including The Farmiloe Building, a former Victorian glassworks on St John Street - Clerkenwell Design Week celebrates the creativity, social relevance and advancements in te21st May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013
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A three day festival of installations, workshops, presentations, product launches and debates celebrating contemporary design. Taking place at various venues in Clerkenwell - including The Farmiloe Building, a former Victorian glassworks on St John Street - Clerkenwell Design Week celebrates the creativity, social relevance and advancements in te... More about this event
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150 London Wall, City, London EC2Y | 8 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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48 Doughty Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 12 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 4 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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63 Gee Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 6 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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1 Honduras Street, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June 2013
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
Performance company Clod Ensemble return to Sadler's Wells this June with their latest production, Zero. Blending dance, music and visual theatre, the show is set to ...More
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Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 10 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, Holborn, London WC1R | 14 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
Jon Ronson, the journalist and author of The Psychopath Test, will be delivering a secular sermon on Sunday 19 May 2013 at Conway Hall as part ...More
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 8 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 8 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ...More
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 8 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 3 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
Lesley Craze houses contemporary pieces of jewellery design in an interesting gallery shop. A range of materials is used, including both precious and semi-precious metals, and ...More
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West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 4 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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91 - 93 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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86 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 7 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ...More
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4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 9 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 7 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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55 Britton Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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113-117 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 5 minutes from Museum and Library of the Order of St John
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