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Tour of the Barings Bank Art Collection & Archive! (Full Members only)

Tour of the Barings Bank Art Collection & Archive! (Full Members only)

Wed, Oct 7, 4:45 PM
From The London Cultureseekers Group
4.6

Come along on Wednesday 7th October for a tour of the Barings Bank art collection and archive! **About the collection & Barings Bank** Barings Bank was a British merchant bank based in London, and the world's second oldest merchant bank. It was founded in 1762 and was owned by the German-originated Baring family of merchants and bankers. The bank collapsed in 1995 after suffering losses of £827 million resulting from poor speculative investments, primarily in futures contracts, conducted by its employee Nick Leeson, working at its office in Singapore. The story was turned into a film called *'Rogue Trader'*, which came out in 1999. The Dutch bank ING, purchased Barings Bank in 1995 for the nominal sum of £1. The purchase included Barings extensive art collection and historical documents going back to its formation in 1762. We will have a 2 hour curator guided tour of the art that ING purchased from Barings. It is situated in the companies hallways and meeting rooms. **Please note: there is a limit on how many people we can take on the tour, so I will randomly draw 20 names out from the list of RSVP's 10 days before the visit. I will then let you know.** **Its only open to Full Members only.** **Cost** Tour cost is £7 donation per person (payable by cash or credit card on the day). The charge goes to ING's charities ([DKMS](https://www.dkms.org.uk/) \- a blood cancer charity & [Greenhouse Sports](https://www.greenhousesports.org/) \- a sports coaching charity\)\. Could you also please bring some photo ID on the day please for when we enter the building. The bank offers free wine and nibbles when we arrive. **Afterwards** Afterwards we will head to 'The Counting House' pub, 50 Cornhill for a chat over a drink. If you can, please come to the pub afterwards, as its a great way to meet others after the visit. Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. If you can't see us outside the station, please text. Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (text only) ***On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** ***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

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Trent Park - House of Secrets

Trent Park - House of Secrets

Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
From LGBTQ Culture Lovers - London
4.7

[Follow 👉this link👈 to book your ticket before RSVP](https://trentparkhouse.org.uk/pages/tickets) Trent Park House of Secrets in London is a new museum which reveals the incredible story of the WWII ‘Secret Listeners’ - a story which remained hidden for over 70 years. The museum occupies two floors of Trent Park House, following the meticulous restoration of one of London’s grandest houses. On the ground floor, visitors will journey through magnificently restored and furnished rooms that were the backdrop to Sir Philip Sassoon’s socialite and political world, where he hosted some of the most influential statesmen, journalists, royalty and politicians in the 1930s. Walk There: From 14:00 Visit: 14:30 to 16:00ish Cafe: Until 17:00 Walk Back: 17:00 *See comments below for update*

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FREE Jazz, Blues and Rock - 4 bands

FREE Jazz, Blues and Rock - 4 bands

Tue, Oct 13, 6:00 PM
From LGBTQ Culture Lovers - London
4.7

Four bands. One night. From Latin jazz and big-band classics to blues and original blues-rock — a full evening of live music at TAM. 🎺 Elephant in the Room A lively jazz ensemble mixing classic jazz with Latin rhythms and plenty of groove. Having played at TAM several times before, Elephant in the Room return for another set of warm, energetic jazz. 🎸 John’s Blues Busters A six-piece band bringing guitars, vocals, brass, keyboards, bass and drums together for a journey through blues-inspired music from the 1950s onwards. 🥃 Whiskey Widow Turning up the volume with original material, Whiskey Widow blend blues influences with the grit and energy of rock. 🎷 Bromley Jazz Collective Bromley Jazz Collective bring classic jazz arrangements to life with the scale, swing and energy of a full big band. *See comments below for update*

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The Nue Black Aesthetic

The Nue Black Aesthetic

Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM
From Black Art Enthusiasts Collective
4.8

**Join us for an exciting Art Exhibition hosted by the Black Art Enthusiasts Collective.** **This is not a free event details on how to purchase tickets below.** **The NU Black Aesthetic:** Explore a major exhibition celebrating contemporary Black designers who are reshaping the design landscape, from fashion and furniture to architecture, product design and sculpture. What does it mean to be a Black designer working today? Guest curated by author and journalist Charlene Prempeh, this major exhibition will showcase the work of some of the most innovative contemporary Black designers working today. With over 100 objects on display displayed across six sections, the show will demonstrate that Black design is not a monolith, and that there is no single way to be a Black designer. By spotlighting diverse practices and voices, the exhibition invites visitors to rethink assumptions about what Black design looks like and who gets to shape design culture. Many of the designers featured belong to diasporic communities, balancing shared experiences with the distinct traditions of their specific heritage. Their varied approaches to identity, culture and community reflect the myriad nuances of the Black experience. The title of the show references the cultural movements of the ‘Black Aesthetic’ of the 1960s and the ‘New Black Aesthetic’ of the 1980s. But this exhibition proposes a ‘Nue’ era – one defined by nuance, where there is no single way to be a Black designer. After exploring the exhibition we will have a discussion after. [Purchase tickets here](https://bookings.designmuseum.org/?market=DesignMuseum&is-return=false&product=nue-black&date=2026-11-06) **Please arrive promptly at 13.45 pm to go in at 2pm**

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Hand-building Pottery Workshop @ cave Pimlico

Hand-building Pottery Workshop @ cave Pimlico

Mon, Oct 5, 5:30 PM
From cave's meetup community: Creative workshops & events!

**Join our relaxed and sociable hand-building pottery workshop in the heart of Pimlico!** Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, each session starts with a short introduction to hand-building techniques before tutor Emma helps you bring your ideas to life. More experienced makers are welcome to work on personal projects with guidance as needed. **All clay, tools, glazing and firing are included. Once your piece is complete, choose a glaze colour and we'll fire it for you—ready to collect in around a month.** PLEASE BOOK VIE OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT: [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-building-pottery-workshop-cave-pimlico-tickets-1232164229379) We'd love to see you there! If you have any **questions**, email **[cavepimlico@gmail.com](mailto:cavepimlico@gmail.com)**.

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Mayfair Art Gallery Crawl & Social (FREE)

Mayfair Art Gallery Crawl & Social (FREE)

Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 PM
From London History & Culture: Experience London/Britain/Europe!
4.6

Hi All, There is a few free late art gallery evenings in Mayfair - so I thought to create this mellow low key event to see this. Lets meet at the Gagosian Galery https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/this-is-still-not-a-pipe-the-afterlife-of-magritte/ We can visit the following galleries in crawl... 1\. Gagosian 2\. Heidi 3\. Goodman 4\. David Zwirner\, End at the Goats Tavern - top floor dinning area for a social and reflection plan on google maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/U9VgQXTyxwzVJvXVA The event is free - I would like a pint of orange juice or a £1 donation if you like the event as a good gesture. Cheers I will be dressed in a White Shirt, black trousers inside the first gallery - will write in the comment

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