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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Category: Events and exhibitions
Events and exhibitions in the open air, galleries and museums in London
Earth Photo Awards 2026, Royal Geographical Society
Memorable evening seeing the work of photographers highlighting the beauty of, and pressures on, planet Earth. The impassioned keynote by Chris Packham emphasized the need to prioritize the message in assertive efforts, highlighting how commercial boycotting should be an effective campaigning tool. Winners: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/earth-photo/winners/2026 Photographs (c) Essential History
Museo Sorolla, Madrid
One of Madrid’s most delightful house museums, Museo Sorolla, charts the life of Joaquin y Bastida Sorolla through his art and in his home - where he worked and lived from 1911 to 1923. Famed for being the Spanish ‘painter of light’, his impressionistic style and ability to capture the tones of the Mediterranean coastline [...]
The Lambeth Workhouse that was home to Charlie Chaplin
In 1896, Charlie Chaplin, his mother and brother presented themselves at the door of the Lambeth Workhouse in south London. Charlie’s father had left them and with no secure earnings and they were destitute. Making matters worse Charlie’s mother, Hannah, also suffered from mental problems. Over the next few years the family passed in, and [...]
Hallyu! The Korean Wave
New exhibition at the V&A. An interesting presentation of political, technological and social drivers and exhibits that have shaped the relatively new nation of South Korea. Particularly fascinating to see how technology and entertainment have driven the country from obscurity to international recognition. Running until 25 June 2023. Each side encouraging defectors from the south [...]