Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

 
 
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11 South Grove, N6 6BS 
 
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Overlooking North London's Pond Sqaure, the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution is located in the heart of Highgate. Established in 1839, offers progressive ideas through a wide selection of books, film and lectures. Art exhbitions and science discussions are regular held at the centre, whilst there is also a library for borrowing, research and browsing and a well-stocked children's section.


 

Highgate Literary Scientific Institution events

 
Horizon Scanning: What Did Now Look Like 50 Years Ago': TalkHorizon Scanning: What Did Now Look Like 50 Years Ago': TalkProfessor Lord Hennessy discusses how people saw the world today.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013 Where:
Highgate Literary Scientific Institution, 11  South Grove      N6 6BS
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Free EventOn Soon
Horizon Scanning: What Did Now Look Like 50 Years Ago': Talk
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING  Free  
DATES  Thursday 6th June 2013 - 8pm-9.30pm
Professor Lord Hennessy discusses how people saw the world today.
Antique & Craft FairsAntique & Craft Fairs8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013 Where:
Highgate Literary Scientific Institution, 11  South Grove      N6 6BS
Category: event
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Antique & Craft Fairs
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques
DATES  Saturday 8th June 2013 - 10am-4pm
 
 

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London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 19% off from £108
152-156 Finchley Road, NW3 | 2.1 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
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Holiday Inn Camden Lock Hotel London
Holiday Inn Camden Lock Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 34% off from £180
30 Jamestown Road, NW1 | 2.1 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
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The Raglan Hotel London
The Raglan Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 37% off from £50
8 12 Queens Avenue Muswell Hil, N10 | 28 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Spacious rooms and comfortable furnishings make the Raglan Hotel a favourite with visitors to nearby Alexandra Palace. Convenient links to the West End and secluded gardens ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Museums nearest Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

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Freud Museum London
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Freud Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 | 2 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Sigmund Freud's family home in Hampstead has been turned into a fascinating museum which features the psychoanalytic couch on which Freud's patients would recline while being treated ...More
 
 
 
Jewish Museum London
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Jewish Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.3 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
The Jewish Museum in Camden reopens on Wednesday 17th March 2010 following a £10 million transformation which brings the collections of the Jewish Museum and the ...More
 
 
 
Hampstead Museum London
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Hampstead Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
New End Square, NW3 | 28 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Housed on the first floor of Burgh House, Hampstead Museum charts the history of the north London borough from prehistoric times to today. Redesigned in 2006, ...More
 
 
 
 
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Highgate Cemetery London
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Highgate Cemetery
London > Attractions > Sights
Swains Lane, N6 | 2 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Wild woodland Victorian cemetery. Perched at the top of the winding and woody Swain’s Lane, close to Highgate village with its soaring views over the city, Highgate ...More
 
 
 
London International Gallery of Children's Art London
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London International Gallery of Children's Art
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 6 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
This fascinating gallery displays exhibitions of children's art from every corner of the world, including artwork by local youngsters. Moving from their original home, a small ...More
 
 
 
Hampstead Heath London
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Hampstead Heath
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
NW3 | 16 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
The wildest of London's parks, Hampstead Heath has fields to run in, long grass to roll in, woods to hide in and, most famously, ponds to ...More
 
 
 
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French Classes For Children: Workshop London
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French Classes For Children: Workshop
London > Events > Kids Events  Dates: Saturday 25th May 2013 - 10am-10.30am
Highgate Library, 1 Sheperd's Hill, N6 | 11 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
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Movers And Shakers (Toddlers) London
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Movers And Shakers (Toddlers)
London > Events > Kids Events  Dates: Monday 20th and Monday 27th May 2013 - 10.30am-11.30am
Highgate Library, 1 Sheperd's Hill, N6 | 11 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
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Kumon Maths And English: Workshop London
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Kumon Maths And English: Workshop
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Monday 20th and Monday 27th May 2013 - 3.45pm-5.45pm
Highgate Library, 1 Sheperd's Hill, N6 | 11 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
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Upstairs At The Gatehouse London
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Upstairs At The Gatehouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6 | 3 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club. Now ...More
 
 
 
Jacksons Lane Theatre London
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Jacksons Lane Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
269a Archway Road, N6 | 9 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
This multi-arts, theatre and dance venue in Highgate has a regularly changing programme of live performances including plays, circus and cabaret. Jacksons Lane's 163-seat theatre is ...More
 
 
 
Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest) London
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Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Hampstead Lane, NW3 | 16 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Robert Adam's neoclassical villa housing a notable collection of paintings. A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched ...More
 
 
 
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Fisher & Sperr London
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Fisher & Sperr
London > Shopping > Books
46 Highgate High Street, N6 | 1 minute from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
An old second-hand bookshop to delight the enthusiast. One room is turned over entirely to titles on London. History, ancient and modern, literature, travel and philosophy ...More
 
 
 
Wine of Course London
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Wine of Course
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
216 Archway Road, N6 | 8 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
This shop features a wide selection of high quality wines from around the world. They use a unique way of listing the wines by purpose of ...More
 
 
 
Walter Purkis & Sons London
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Walter Purkis & Sons
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
17 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 | 23 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
The century-old smokehouse at the rear of Walter Purkis provides excellent, and reasonably priced, smoked salmon to both branches (the other is in (Muswell Hill) of ...More
 
 
 
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Strada London
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Strada
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
4 South Grove, N6 | Same location as Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution and knocked Pizza Express off its perch (as well as, more regrettably, being the final nail in the ...More
 
 
 
Rose and Crown London
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Rose and Crown
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
86 Highgate High Street, N6 | 1 minute from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
In a world of gastropubs and chain restaurants, the Rose & Crown tries to give us something different. Ok, the Rose & Crown sounds like a ...More
 
 
 
Le Pain Quotidien London
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Le Pain Quotidien
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
86 Highgate High Street, N6 | 1 minute from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
It all started with a loaf. Not just any loaf. Belgian chef Alain Coumont was intent on creating the perfect mix of water, flour and salt. ...More
 
 
 
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Out of the Bloom London
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Out of the Bloom
London > Education > Evening Classes
89/91 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 2.3 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its students ...More
 
 
 
The Make Lounge London
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The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 2.7 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
 
 
 
Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique London
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Ecole de Mime Corporel Dramatique
London > Education > Evening Classes
Unit 207, Belgravia Workshop, 157-163 Marlborough Road, N19 | 22 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Only the French could come up with an art form so bizarrely fascinating. Mime is as relaxing as Tai Chi, as healthy as yoga, and as ...More
 
 
 
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Waterlow Park London
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Waterlow Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Dartmouth Park Hill, N19 | 6 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
One of our favourites, this beautiful park occupies a dramatic sloping site overlooking the city and was given to Londoners by Sir Sidney Waterlow as a ...More
 
 
 
Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds London
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Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds
London > Leisure > Activities
Hampstead Heath, NW5 | 12 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead ...More
 
 
 
Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood London
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Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Muswell Hill Road, N10 | 16 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Much of London was once entirely covered by the ancient Forest of Middlesex. The oak, holly, and hornbeam trees of Highgate Woods and Queen’s Wood (a ...More
 
 
 
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The Flask Tavern London
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The Flask Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Highgate West Hill, N6 | 2 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Stooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ...More
 
 
 
The Bull London
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The Bull
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
13 North Hill, N6 | 7 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Out of Highgate Village and down the hill from London's highest point, the Bull sits on the western side of North Hill next to white modernist ...More
 
 
 
St John's Tavern London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St John's Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
91 Junction Road, Archway, , N19 | 14 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Slap bang in the middle of Junction Road sits the St John, one of the earliest, and best, gastropubs in North London. With its intimately lit, ...More
 
 
 
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The Boogaloo London
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The Boogaloo
London > Nightlife > Bars
312 Archway Road, N6 | 9 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
The Boogaloo has succeeded in breaking the all pervasive contemporary pub blueprint, fashioning a popular alternative with a great atmosphere - and not an inch of ...More
 
 
 
The Champagne Bar London
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The Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
St Pancras International, Euston Road, NW1 | 34 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
At 90 metres, The Champagne Bar at St Pancras International is Europe's longest and presents a very glamourous way to start your journey to Paris before ...More
 
 
 
The Flowerpot London
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The Flowerpot
London > Nightlife > Bars
147 Kentish Town Road, NW1 | 35 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
The trendification of every last corner of North London continues apace with the opening of this smart bar on a site that was once home to ...More
 
 
 
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Union Chapel London
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Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 2.7 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
...More
 
 
 
Kenwood House London
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Kenwood House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hampstead Lane, NW3 | 16 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by ...More
 
 
 
Roundhouse London
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Roundhouse
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | 37 minutes from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution
Can accommodate up to 1800 people....More
 
 
 
 

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Avenue Q
Theatre | Until 30th June 2013 

Upstairs At The Gatehouse 3 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

A production of the musical that won three Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score....More

Who Killed Bambi'
Leisure | Until 28th May 2013 

The Boogaloo 9 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

Music quiz show....More

Highgate Library
Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 

Highgate Library 11 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

Library with many facilities....More

Benin City, Coco And The Butterfields, Verushka George
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

The Hideaway 15 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

Electronica and pop by the London-based threesome....More

Jonny Cola & The A-Grades, The Dogbones, David Ryder Prangley & The Witches, Nick Marsh
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

Nambucca 24 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

Glam pop and rock by the London-based five-piece outfit....More

Pilates Class
Sporting Events | Until 28th May 2013 

Hornsey Library 24 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

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Charlie Warde: This Must Be The Place
Exhibitions | Until 3rd November 2013 

2 Willow Road 25 minutes walk from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

Contemporary paintings and prints exploring Modern architect Erno Goldfinger's Utopian post-war blueprint for the modern home....More

MakeArt (Ages 7-11)
Kids Events | Until 28th May 2013 

Islington Arts Factory 1.54 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

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Contemporary Dance: Advanced: Workshop
Sporting Events | Until 28th May 2013 

Islington Arts Factory 1.54 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

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Tai Chi: Advanced: Workshop
Sporting Events | Until 28th May 2013 

Islington Arts Factory 1.54 miles from Highgate Literary Scientific Institution

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