They argue that individual animals have different personality traits in the same way that different humans do, which influence how they deal with changes in their environment. Guildhall Library or online, free, book ahead, 2pm-3pmĪNIMAL PERSONALITIES: ZSL (the charity behind London Zoo) hosts a panel of experts to discuss whether understanding animal personalities can help to improve conservation methods. MARYLEBONE VILLAGES: How well do you know Marylebone? Hear about London's first bus route, a resident crocodile, an underground river, a secret marriage and more in this free talk. Wilton's Music Hall, £8-£17, book ahead, 7pm Tuesday 8 February Learn about a glitzy Bond Street rivalry Love lyrics, poems, and drawings all feature.
LOVE CUTS: Poet, musician and comedian John Hegley is special guest at this Poet in the City event, which focuses on the pain caused by love. Publisher Katie Isbester and her film buff daughter Teddy discuss whether war can ever be justified, with special guest Denis MacShane, an MP who voted for the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and has regretted it since. GAME OF THRONES: A series of events looking at books which have been made into films continues with Game of Thrones. Prince of Peckham, £10, book ahead, 6pm/8.30pm Eat your way through a tasting menu while doing good - net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Young Urban Art Foundation. VEGETARIAN BUTCHER: It's something of an oxymoron, but the Vegetarian Butcher is a real company, and it's paired up with chef and grime artist, Big Zuu for the Cluckin’ Good Supper Club, a plant-based dining experience. Online event, free, book ahead, 2.30pm-3.30pm Examples include Trim, the cat belonging to Captain Matthew Flinders, who are depicted on a statue together in Euston. Free, just turn up, Green Park 12pm/Tower of London 1pmĪRCHIVE ANIMALS: Social and cultural geographer Dr Catherine Oliver shares her research on animals in the Royal Geographical Society's archives, looking at how they have contributed to geography alongside humans. These things never happen on a Sunday, so although Accession Day is 6 February, this year's salute is today. 41 rounds are usually fired in Green Park at noon, followed by a whopping 62 round salute at the Tower of London at 1pm. GUN SALUTES:The anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne is marked with two different gun salutes. Monday 7 February We're expecting a gun salute today. From theatre shows to tours, here's our pick of 11 things to do in LGBT+ History Month in London - this week's highlights include Disney dating, and a crafty nod to the famous AIDS Memorial Quilt.
LGBT+ HISTORY MONTH: February is LGBT+ History Month, with a wealth of events going on all over the country to mark the occasion. We've selected events including comedy and spoken word nights, film screenings and a dog walk which can be enjoyed with mates, with a date, or on your own. VALENTINE'S: It's not until next week, but London's Valentine's Day events start this week - and they're not just for couples. Elstree and Borehamwood Museum, free entry, just turn up, until 20 August Not one, but three planned-but-unbuilt Northern line extensions are the subject of a new exhibition, which also has a model of one route and stations which would have been built for it.
UNBUILT NORTHERN LINE: In a parallel universe, it's possible to catch the Northern line beyond Edgware. The Photographer's Gallery, £5, book ahead, until 13 February Imagine Children's Festival is back She predominantly worked in New York, capturing neighbourhoods of the city in black and white, and colour. LAST CHANCE: It's the final week of Helen Levitt: In The Street, a retrospective exhibition spanning 50 years of work by American street photographer Helen Levitt.