Talks about London... in an historic venue.
For over a decade, the London Salon has presented monthly events that explore the history and culture of our city. They're a joy. Typically, you'll get two speakers, 30 minutes each, offering differing views on a given topic. The talks are followed by a good natured Q&A, and the whole evening is compered by Stephen "The Real Tuesday Weld" Coates.
The Salons are made all the merrier by their location, the historic, 18th century Horse Hospital in Bloomsbury — a venue that has just been saved from closure thanks to an anonymous donation.
The remaining talks for 2025 have just been announced (and include two Londonist writers!). You're advised to book as soon as possible, because the small venue fills up fast. We'll add the booking links to the further off events, once they go live — or keep an eye on this page.
ROB JEFFRIES + BILLY READING
Fighting Fire + Felony on The Thames
27 March
WILL NOBLE + MARK AMIES
London's Forgotten Aerodromes
24 April
CAITLIN DAVIES + MAX DECHARNE
London Gangs + Slang
29 May
VIC KEEGAN + MATT BROWN
Lost London + Lost Londoners
26 June
TRAVIS ELBOROUGH + CHRIS ROBERTS
The Mythology of London Parks
31 July
RUTH CHERRINGTON + MARGARET WILLES
London’s Working Men's Clubs + Working Class Gardens
25 September
IAN MUDWAY + TONY CLAYTON
London Fog (in art + science)
30 October
SARAH JANE DOWNING + JOHN JACOB WOOLF
London’s Pleasure Gardens + Freak Shows
27 November
