Kew

6 December 2009

Orange Tree Theatre TW9 2SA[map]

A Coffee Concerts by Allegri Quartet, performing Mozart: quartet in f major Tippett 2; Mendelssohn: Quintet D Major.

31 January 2010

Orange Tree Theatre TW9 2SA[map]

A Coffee Concerts by Allegri Quartet, performing Zemlinski: no. 3; Brahms: no. 3.

4 December 2009 to 6 December 2009

Queen Charlotte Hall TW9 2RE[map]

Alternative Christmas shopping from some of the finest contemporary designer makers and artists in the UK today. All products are British made by professional craftsmen and exhibitors have been selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design. Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs - textiles, furniture, metalwork, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, artwork, fashion and more.

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The National Archives TW9 4DU[map]

This workshop introduces pupils to some of the amazing ancient wax seals in our collection. The aim of the workshop is to give pupils an understanding of how seals were made, how and why they were used, and what the images used on them mean.

22 August 2009 to 3 January 2010

Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art TW9 3AB[map]

Art meets science in an exhibition of botanical paintings from the Shirley Sherwood Collection, arranged in the latest evolutionary sequence, determined by recent DNA analysis.

1 June 2009 to 30 November 2009

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB[map]

Kew is not just a beautiful garden; it is also an important horticultural and scientific institution. Kew Guides' ambitious programme of tours span most of 2009, giving visitors the opportunity to see the vital work that goes on behind-the-scenes.

Every Wed 7:00 PM

Old Deer Park TW9 2AZ[map]

Get fit and lose weight, whilst having great fun with other people outdoors. Instructors are either former or serving members of the armed forces, with recognised fitness and adventure training qualifications. See website for information about meeting points and fitness assessments.

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The National Archives TW9 4DU[map]

This workshop gives an opportunity to work on a selection of files produced by the Metropolitan Police and Home Office relating to the Olympia rally, before considering how the media portrayed the BUF. The Metropolitan Police documents are compared to scenes of the Olympia rally in the television film 'Mosley'.

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The National Archives TW9 4DU[map]

This workshop is based on a collection of detailed, personal interviews with Chartist prisoners that were made by the Home Office in 1839. The education officer lead the discussion with the students to bring together the results of their research and see if it is possible to identify a typical Chartist, and debate how useful these interviews are as evidence for understanding the motives of Chartists.

12 December 2009 to 13 December 2009

Queen Charlotte Hall TW9 2RE[map]

Chelsea Ballet presents a Triple Bill ballet of Alexander Glazunov's The Seasons, Inuyasha and Paquita.

3 December 2009

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB[map]

Ever been in a muddle over what wines to serve with a Christmas meal? Are you in need of a bit of inspiration or just want to learn a bit more about wines in general? Come along to our Christmas wine tasting evening and hear an expert from our local Majestic Wine store in Brentford talk you through a tasting of 10 different examples to include champagne, a selection of red and white wines, port and a dessert wine.

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The National Archives TW9 4DU[map]

This workshop considers the causes of the Cold War, using documents from Cabinet Minutes, the Prime Minister's records and Foreign Office files. It focuses on three main elements: Soviet Policy 1945-48, Churchill and the Iron Curtain speech, and the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid.

27 November 2009

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB[map]

Staff from the conservation studio talk about their work restoring the spectacular collection of oil paintings from the Marianne North Gallery.

1 October 2009 to 31 December 2009

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB[map]

A guided tour to learn more about Kew Gardens during your visit.

28 January 2010

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew TW9 3AB[map]

This talk addresses the real cost of the 30,000 cups drunk on the planet every second, the connections between carbon, birds, the destruction of rainforests and how we can drink safer and tastier coffee.

1 January 2009 to 27 September 2010

Kew Palace TW7 3AB[map]

A dolls house, or baby house that was made by the children of George III. The interior of the baby house has wallpaper and embroidered bed-pulls which looks much like the palace interior known by the Georgian princesses.

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The National Archives TW9 4DU[map]

This workshop is based on the original Stuart documents and Civil War propaganda posters and leaflets, held here at the National Archives. It aims to consider why England became a republic in 1649, and how these documents can help us to consider the causes behind this event. The workshop begins with a detailed study of specific parliamentary documents that describe the arrests of the five MPs in 1642. The education officer leading the session will help students to understand the language of the documents and to compare their purpose and tone.

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The National Archives TW9 4DU[map]

This workshop begins with a short story about Nelson and his life at sea, told by the education officer. Pupils then makes a study of the painting 'The Apotheosis of Nelson' and they also draw their favourite character from the painting, and are given the opportunity to explain why they have chosen this character and the virtues/ qualities they represent about Nelson.