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For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond

Published 6 January 9 5:15 PM | charlotte

17 April 2008 to 1 March 2009 Imperial War Museum London Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ To celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth, this, the first major exhibition about the man features materials which have never been seen before, unravelling the life of the author and his most famous fictional character. At the exhibition, you'll be able to learn about the writer's early life, his wartime career and work as a journalist and travel writer, as well as finding out how much of the...

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London International Boat Show

Published 5 January 9 10:15 AM | charlotte

9 January 2009 to 18 January 2009 ExCel Exhibition Centre Royal Victoria Dock London E16 1XL With more than 500 exhibitors displaying their products, the London International Boat Show is London's largest marine show. Now in its 55th year, the London International Boat Show 2009 promises to be bigger and better than ever. There's fun for all the family and plenty of opportunity to experience the thrills and spills of boating. From power and sail boats to gadgets and fashion, sailing holidays...

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Grand Designs Live - Birmingham, 10th-12th October 2008

Published 30 September 8 9:26 AM | charlotte

Grand Designs Live, the No.1 consumer show in the UK for design, building, shopping, gadgets, homewares and so much more, returns to The NEC this October. This year’s show is packed full of ideas and inspiration for every aspect of design and homebuilding. Featuring celebrity experts, new interactive features and great advice, there is also a huge range of free seminars in the Grand Theatre and free consultations with an expert in the Design Centre. Features for 2008 include: · Learn traditional...

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