London History Day

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  Historic England are organising the first ever London History Day on Wednesday 31 May ‚ the date that Big Ben first started keeping time in 1869. Forty of the capital’s museums and galleries are staging special events and rare displays for one day only. Enjoy delving into London’s diverse historyFrom the treasures of the Thames to the document which granted London its rights and freedoms, family workshops to walking tours and talks. You can find out more on the Historic England London History Day web page, where you will also find links to book tickets.

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