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It's been a while but let's return for another fascinating talk at the Guildhall Library!

They say: Medieval St Paul’s was a very different cathedral to the building we know and love in the City of London today. Medieval St Paul’s was a very different cathedral to the building we know and love in the City of London today. It stood taller than any other building, its precinct walls and gates making it a citadel, looking out over the city and the river. This talk by City Guide Jill Finch explores that medieval precinct, the buildings it contained and the events it saw that made history.

Afterwards, we'll walk down to St. Paul's Cathedral itself for a walkabout then pop along to a local Café for Coffee - Cake - Snacks & Chit-Chat :)

I have got 18 tickets for this sold-out event. The Meetup fee is £3.00 – which is payable on the day. As there's limited places please be aware that it is imperative that you keep your RSVP up to date and in good time.

Please keep an eye out for the Meetup sign. If you do not see us please call/text me on:[masked] – text is best! - psssst! Don't forget to say your name in the message.

However, before sending any message please check the site in case I have added an update.

Hope to see lots of you there :)

NB. As usual there will be others coming along from my other Meetup family ;)

 
 
 

Let's take the opportunity to visit The Florence Nightingale Museum for FREE! Normally around £ 10-12 entry! They are taking part in the National Lottery Open Week to say thank you to all of the National Lottery Players who have helped them...

The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and legacy of the best known figure in nursing history.
The museum to celebrates the life of this trailblazing woman; discover all about her affluent childhood, how she fought against her parents´ wishes to become a nurse, her work during the Crimean War and how she campaigned for better healthcare for ordinary people. See the lamp she carried which earned her the nickname ´The Lady with the Lamp´, meet her pet owl, Athena and see her medicine chest.
After this I am sure that you will agree that Nightingale was one of our greatest Victorians! In fact, I did much of my research here for my Portrait of the Day talk about her at the National Portrait Gallery.

They say: For your special free entry you need to present a lottery ticket or scratch card upon arrival. This can also be on the App. Offer redeemable by: One ticket = one adult entry. The date of draw / purchase is not relevant. (I plan to have a couple of spares - unless of course I win it... ;)

I will meet you at Waterloo Tube Station by Exit 6 for the South Bank. Please keep an eye out for the Meetup sign.

The Meetup fee for this event is £3.00 – which is payable on the day.
Please keep an eye out for the Meetup sign. If you do not see us please call/text me on:[masked] – text is best! - psssst! Don't forget to say your name in the message.

However, before sending any message please check the site in case I have added an update.

Afterwards, we 'll go for Eats & Drinks venue TBC.

Hope to see lots of you there :)

NB. As usual there will be others coming along from my other Meetup family ;)

 
 
 

Let's take the opportunity to visit a Historical Palace - Banqueting House for FREE! Normally around £12 entry! They are taking part in the National Lottery Open Week to say thank you to all of the National Lottery Players who have helped them...

Banqueting House - Visit the last magnificent survivor of the lost royal Palace of Whitehall.
At the time of its fiery destruction in 1698, Whitehall Palace was probably the largest palace in Europe; the centre of English royal power for 168 years. The fabulous palace was created by Cardinal Wolsey as his central London residence. It was enlarged and extended massively by King Henry VIII after 1530.
Whitehall was at the centre of some of the most momentous events in English history, from the execution of Charles I in 1649 to the Glorious Revolution and succession to the throne of William III and Mary II in[masked].
Discover the epic Rubens' ceiling: This huge oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens adorns the ceiling of the Banqueting House and was commissioned by Charles I as testament to the glory of the Stuart monarchs.
Explore the site of Charles I's execution at Banqueting House, Whitehall.
As a King, Charles I was disastrous; as a man, he faced his death with courage and dignity. His trial and execution were the first of their kind.
Charles I only became heir when his brother Henry died in 1612. Charles had many admirable personal qualities, but he was painfully shy and insecure. He also lacked the charisma and vision essential for leadership. His stubborn refusal to compromise over power-sharing finally ignited civil war.

They say: For your special free entry you need to present a lottery ticket or scratch card upon arrival. This can also be on the App. Offer redeemable by: One ticket = one adult entry. The date of draw / purchase is not relevant. (I plan to have a couple of spares - unless of course I win it... ;)
NB. Free entry is for this day only, so we may have to queue...

I will meet you at the main exit of Charing Cross Rail Station - (under the canopy opposite the Eleanor Cross Memorial). Please keep an eye out for the Meetup sign.
The Meetup fee for this event is £3.00 – which is payable on the day.
Please keep an eye out for the Meetup sign. If you do not see us please call/text me on:[masked] – text is best! - psssst! Don't forget to say your name in the message.

However, before sending any message please check the site in case I have added an update.

Afterwards, we 'll go for Eats & Drinks venue TBC.

Hope to see lots of you there :)

NB. As usual there will be others coming along from my other Meetup family ;)

 
 
 

YAY! Let's go back to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama to see what promises to be be another excellent concert!

This acclaimed school has produced some of the countries finest, past alumni include: Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom, Ewan McGregor, Michelle Dockery, Damian Lewis, Lily James, Sarah Lancashire - so you maybe looking at a star of tomorrow!

So far, we have been to a few amazing Jazz concerts, fantastic Opera scenes and tonight it will be: Outstanding Guildhall School singers perform Vocal Scenes, with production direction from Guido Martin-Brandis, and music direction from Alexander Ingram.

Afterwards, we'll head to a local pub (venue TBC) for a drinks & eats social (optional) on the day.

The Meetup fee for this event is £3.00 – which is payable on the day.
Please keep an eye out for the Meetup sign. If you do not see us please call/text me on:[masked] – WhatsApp text is best! - psssst! Don't forget to say your name in the message. However, before sending any message please check the site in case I have added an update.

Please be aware that we can only wait for 10 minutes and I cannot answer calls once the event has started.

Hope to see lots of you there :)

NB. As usual there will be others coming along from my other Meetup family ;)