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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260624T120000Z
DTEND:20260624T130000Z
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:The Place's Webinar Wednesdays series returns for 2026! These weekly online sessions for dance professionals are programmed to encourage curiosity and connection. Each session of this year's webinars will feature a panel of exceptional artists placed together to gain broader perspectives on a shared topic\, expanding our knowledge and developing what we know about dance and dance practice. \n \nThe webinars are facilitated by Ben Wright (The Place's Artist Associate) exploring topics in cross-generational conversations that are resonant\, practical and nourishing\, to help dance professionals reimagine their future realities.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/webinar-wednesdays-3ab38150-b622-4db4-a765-a08a463ddd46
LOCATION:The Place (Online)\, 17 Duke's Rd\, London WC1H 9PY\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/webinar-wednesdays-3ab38150-b622-4db4-a765-a08a463ddd46
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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260625T154500Z
DTEND:20260625T174500Z
SUMMARY:Teaching children with reading and writing difficulties
DESCRIPTION:For more than 10 years\, 25% of children in England have not learned to read or write as well as they need to. What are the most effective ways to help these children?\n\nThis event will explore effective approaches to supporting learners with literacy challenges\, alongside discussion of the policies that can best enable their success.\n\nDesigned for teachers\, policymakers\, and researchers\, the session will feature short\, focussed presentations offering practical\, evidence-informed insights.\n\nJoin us in person or online for this hybrid seminar 4:45-6pm\, followed by an in-person reception from 6-6:45pm.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/teaching-children-with-reading-and-writing-difficulties-d9ab2f9b-ab78-442e-b220-c45d1d55a101
LOCATION:UCL Institute of Education\, 20 Bedford Way\, London WC1H 0AL\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/teaching-children-with-reading-and-writing-difficulties-d9ab2f9b-ab78-442e-b220-c45d1d55a101
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UID:e665d289-aa57-419f-96c5-6d8a3d10b0b8@townspot.co
DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260626T140000Z
DTEND:20260626T150000Z
SUMMARY:Morals\, Manners & Mirth: William Hogarth's Humour - Online Talk
DESCRIPTION:In this online talk explore the artistic traditions that shaped the satirical imagination of one of Britain's most original and influential artists. By placing Hogarth within a broader European tradition of comic and moralising art\, this talk will offer a fresh perspective on how humour became one of the most sophisticated vehicles for social observation in early modern painting and print culture.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/morals-manners-mirth-william-hogarths-humour-online-talk-e665d289-aa57-419f-96c5-6d8a3d10b0b8
LOCATION:Foundling Museum\, 40 Brunswick Square\, London WC1N 1AZ\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/morals-manners-mirth-william-hogarths-humour-online-talk-e665d289-aa57-419f-96c5-6d8a3d10b0b8
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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260627T133000Z
DTEND:20260627T193000Z
SUMMARY:Our Story So Far
DESCRIPTION:Our Story So Far\, celebrating 20 years of icandance\, is a vibrant performance led by disabled children and young people\, sharing their stories through colour\, creativity\, and movement. A joyful celebration of community\, visibility\, and belonging\, it honours the journey of icandance and the voices at its heart.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/our-story-so-far-31783554-079a-470c-a59a-aaacb5922839
LOCATION:The Place\, 17 Duke's Rd\, London WC1H 9PY\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/our-story-so-far-31783554-079a-470c-a59a-aaacb5922839
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UID:c1ff97a5-738d-4cd6-a740-2b8e5cfdb540@townspot.co
DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260629T183000Z
DTEND:20260629T213000Z
SUMMARY:Sevdalides
DESCRIPTION:Rebetiko is a genre of urban Greek folk music that emerged in the early 20th century\, often called the "Greek blues". Originating from marginalized\, working-class communities\, blending Greek\, Ottoman\, and Balkan influences...\n\nBased in the heart of London\, Sevdalides is a Greek rebetiko trio brought together by a shared longing for home and a deep love for the "blues" of the Aegean.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/sevdalides-c1ff97a5-738d-4cd6-a740-2b8e5cfdb540
LOCATION:28 Harrison St\, 28 Harrison St\, London WC1H 8JF\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/sevdalides-c1ff97a5-738d-4cd6-a740-2b8e5cfdb540
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UID:de5f0353-da78-410a-a241-ca052e40a9de@townspot.co
DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260701T120000Z
DTEND:20260701T130000Z
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:The Place's Webinar Wednesdays series returns for 2026! These weekly online sessions for dance professionals are programmed to encourage curiosity and connection. Each session of this year's webinars will feature a panel of exceptional artists placed together to gain broader perspectives on a shared topic\, expanding our knowledge and developing what we know about dance and dance practice. \n \nThe webinars are facilitated by Ben Wright (The Place's Artist Associate) exploring topics in cross-generational conversations that are resonant\, practical and nourishing\, to help dance professionals reimagine their future realities.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/webinar-wednesdays-de5f0353-da78-410a-a241-ca052e40a9de
LOCATION:The Place (Online)\, 17 Duke's Rd\, London WC1H 9PY\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/webinar-wednesdays-de5f0353-da78-410a-a241-ca052e40a9de
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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260702T160000Z
DTEND:20260702T210000Z
SUMMARY:Cocktails in the City
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails in the City returns this summer for two weekends\, bringing together 20 of London's finest bars in a private Georgian garden in the heart of London.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-77cf2298-df06-4999-85cf-2b2fb09da998
LOCATION:Bedford Square\, Bedford Square\, London WC1B 3HH\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-77cf2298-df06-4999-85cf-2b2fb09da998
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UID:370e1c68-f40c-4c94-a0ea-08a85b853c6f@townspot.co
DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260703T150000Z
DTEND:20260703T210000Z
SUMMARY:Cocktails in the City
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails in the City returns this summer for two weekends\, bringing together 20 of London's finest bars in a private Georgian garden in the heart of London.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-370e1c68-f40c-4c94-a0ea-08a85b853c6f
LOCATION:Bedford Square\, Bedford Square\, London WC1B 3HH\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-370e1c68-f40c-4c94-a0ea-08a85b853c6f
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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260703T173000Z
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SUMMARY:Curator's introduction: Declaring Independence: USA 250
DESCRIPTION:Join the Keeper of Money and Medals\, Tom Hockenhull and Americas Curator\, Rose Taylor\, as they discuss the Declaring Independence: USA 250 display. On 4 July 1776\, Thirteen Colonies declared independence from Great Britain. This talk takes a deeper look into this significant moment of world history and one of the medals\, the Washington Peace Medal\, gifted as part of a treaty of friendship a year afterwards.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/curators-introduction-declaring-independence-usa-250-98189431-1f72-45ca-813f-b48eaab70476
LOCATION:The British Museum\, Great Russell St\, London WC1B 3DG\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/curators-introduction-declaring-independence-usa-250-98189431-1f72-45ca-813f-b48eaab70476
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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260704T110000Z
DTEND:20260704T150000Z
SUMMARY:Cocktails in the City
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails in the City returns this summer for two weekends\, bringing together 20 of London's finest bars in a private Georgian garden in the heart of London.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-a7bc2cf9-6a09-4153-9a47-ae58372cadc8
LOCATION:Bedford Square\, Bedford Square\, London WC1B 3HH\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-a7bc2cf9-6a09-4153-9a47-ae58372cadc8
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UID:254c4cfa-0f62-4bb2-89e8-5c109b47d527@townspot.co
DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260704T160000Z
DTEND:20260704T210000Z
SUMMARY:Cocktails in the City
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails in the City returns this summer for two weekends\, bringing together 20 of London's finest bars in a private Georgian garden in the heart of London.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-254c4cfa-0f62-4bb2-89e8-5c109b47d527
LOCATION:Bedford Square\, Bedford Square\, London WC1B 3HH\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/cocktails-in-the-city-254c4cfa-0f62-4bb2-89e8-5c109b47d527
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UID:3eceb1c8-328b-4fc3-b11b-8309ae707466@townspot.co
DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260707T170000Z
DTEND:20260707T183000Z
SUMMARY:The Trojan Horse Balloon Debate
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard our imaginary hot-air balloon and join a panel of award-winning authors\, historians\, scientists and broadcasters for a high-stakes\, high-altitude debate! \n\nEach speaker will bring a single object - a 'Trojan Horse' that contains surprising worlds hidden inside it. These objects may look simple\, but each one carries stories of history\, science\, politics\, memory\, and imagination. \n\nOne by one\, you will decide which objects are thrown overboard and which deserve to stay. Each speaker must convince you that their object matters most. Round by round\, the stakes rise until only one object survives. \n\nThe debate will be chaired by TV writer\, author and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Free Thinking\, Matthew Sweet. The panel includes Time Team presenter Carenza Lewis\, historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Hallie Rubenhold\, science broadcaster Adam Rutherford and radio presenter Ritula Shah.\n\nFree to attend but booking essential!\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/the-trojan-horse-balloon-debate-3eceb1c8-328b-4fc3-b11b-8309ae707466
LOCATION:Senate House\, Senate House\, London WC1B\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/the-trojan-horse-balloon-debate-3eceb1c8-328b-4fc3-b11b-8309ae707466
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DTSTAMP:20260623T093825Z
DTSTART:20260708T090000Z
DTEND:20260708T100000Z
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:The Place's Webinar Wednesdays series returns for 2026! These weekly online sessions for dance professionals are programmed to encourage curiosity and connection. Each session of this year's webinars will feature a panel of exceptional artists placed together to gain broader perspectives on a shared topic\, expanding our knowledge and developing what we know about dance and dance practice. \n \nThe webinars are facilitated by Ben Wright (The Place's Artist Associate) exploring topics in cross-generational conversations that are resonant\, practical and nourishing\, to help dance professionals reimagine their future realities.\n\nhttps://www.townspot.co/event/webinar-wednesdays-53746cf8-d273-4a21-b0e8-ebb33569f8ce
LOCATION:The Place (Online)\, 17 Duke's Rd\, London WC1H 9PY\, UK
URL:https://www.townspot.co/event/webinar-wednesdays-53746cf8-d273-4a21-b0e8-ebb33569f8ce
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