The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. It is situated in Clerkenwell and holds millions of records.
Talk by historian and author Philip Parker about his book 'History of Empires in Maps' at The London Archives.
A talk by Blue Badge Guide Patrick Voss on how Charles Dickens portrayed Victorian crime, poverty and the workhouse, with a Q&A.
Lunchtime talk by Chris MacNeil on London's coffee trade, from 17th-century coffeehouses at the Frost Fairs to today's café culture.
Author talk and book launch with Tharik Hussain and Shafik Meghji, marking the release of 'Muslim Europe' and the Bradt Guide to Muslim Britain and Ireland.
Evening talk by Mark Ovenden and Andrew Smithers about the history of British railway cartography and the book 'Mapping Britain's Railways'.
An illustrated talk by City of London guide Jill Finch on festive traditions in the Square Mile, followed by a Q&A.
Magic lantern show by Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker of the Magic Lantern Society with live piano by Costas Fotopoulos, opening with a late view of the 'Londoners on Trial' exhibition.
Illustrated talk by researcher Alex Kirstukas pairing samples of early gothic 'ghost story' films with live commentary and archive insights.
Christmas-themed lunchtime talk by guide Louise Grainger on how monarchs have shaped Christmas food traditions, followed by a Q&A.
