SW Londoner provides your weekly round-up of what Kensington and Chelsea has to offer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? SW Londoner provides your weekly round-up of what Kensington and Chelsea has to offer.
What is History?: Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk, W8 7RX
Monday November 21, 7pm
Tickets: £5, £3 concessions available from any Kensington and Chelsea library
In association with the History Today Book Club, historians Helen Castor (She-Wolves), Roger Moorhouse (Berlin at War) and James Mather (Pashas) discuss their latest books and debate the question: ‘What is History?’
For more information visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/londonhistory
Charles Dickens – His Life and Times: Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk, W8 7RX
Thursday November 24, 7pm
Tickets: £5, £3 concessions available from any Kensington and Chelsea library
In association with the London Magazine, acclaimed biographer Claire Tomalin discusses Charles Dickens, the subject of her latest book. She will also talk about her previous work on Pepys, Hardy and Austen.
For more information visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/londonhistory
Kensington Antique Artist and Fashion Doll Show: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
Sunday November 20, 11am
Tickets: £4 adults, £1 children
Come and see old dollhouse miniatures, books, teddies and accessories.
Contact Kensington Town Hall on 02073612220 or email [email protected], or visit www.dolladvertiser.com
Umberto Eco In Conversation with Paul Holdengraber: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Saturday November 19, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tickets: £30/£15
Famous philosopher, writer, semiotician and critic Umberto Eco will be discussing his latest book, The Prague Cemetery along with his other works with Paul Holdengräber, the director of LIVE at the New York Public Library who has previously interviewed Bill Clinton, Norman Mailer, Werner Herzog and Toni Morrison.
For more information visit www.intelligencesquared.com/events/umberto-eco
Girls’ Identity Book Launch: Chelsea Theatre, 7 World’s End Place, King’s Road SW10 0DR
Tuesday November 22, 6pm
Free
The evening will promote the launch of a new, unique book with colour photographs and quotes from young women about their lives growing up today, include a performance and participatory workshop aimed at addressing issues such as body image, obesity and identity.
Contact the Youth Arts Team on 02089628675.
