23rd May - 23rd November
London, 1753: from Gin Lane to St James’s
In 1753 London became the largest city in the world. The British Museum explores the contrasts to be found in the capital in that year with a range of exhibits including pictures, porcelain, watches, tickets and personal memorabilia from the period.

25th June to 19th October
A Gardener's Labyrinth
Portraits of People, Plants and Places
The National Portrait Gallery in London is holding a specially commissioned exhibition of photographs of gardeners representing a cross-section of every aspect of gardening in the British Isles. It is divided into Menu in which the history of the British garden and a view of the contemporary gardener will be examined and considered. Learn more.

6th August - 17th October
Summer Opening of Clarence House
Formerly the home of the late Queen Mother, now the London residence of Prince Charles, Clarence House is opening its doors to the public.

11th October 2003
The London Maze - Local History Fair
Taking place at the Guildhall Art Gallery, this fair is opened by well known TV historian Michael Wood and includes free tours of London's historical places, demonstrations and talks. Find out more.

17th October 2003 - 19th July 2004
Twenties London: a City in the Jazz Age
The first exhibition to feature in the Museum of London's new Linbury Gallery, Twenties London: a City in the Jazz Age will bring to life this vibrant period in the capital's history that shaped its development throughout the 20th century.

2nd November
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
This years annual Veteran Car Run is teaming up with the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. It first took place in November 1896 to celebrate the raising of speed limit for cars from 4 mph to 14 mph. Only cars built before 1st January 1905 are eligible to take place now.

8th November
Lord Mayor's Show
The Lord Mayor's Show has an 800 year history and features a procession with more than 5000 participants.

9 November
Memories of the East End
At JFS at Bell Lane, 3pm, historian and author, Dr Gerry Black, in conversation with Ralph Barnes, a former teacher, and Lazarus Sheridan and Yetta Banks, who were students in the 1930's. Organised by the Jewish Museum, London, admission £5.

11th -17th November
The Winter Olympia Fine Art & Antiques Fair
This fair brings together a wide range of dealers from all over the country, and some from abroad, selling an extensive mix of antiques, decorative objects and art. Find out more.

7th November 2003 - 29th February 2004
Treasure: Finding Our Past
It is surprising to realise that many major archaelogical finds have been made by amateurs including the Salisbury and Winchester Hoards. The British Museum's exhibition shows how these amateur finds have changed our view of history.

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