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London Open House

The Old Vic is opening its doors for the public to have look around during London Open House Weekend 23-24 September.

The Georgian theatre, which is keen to re-establish its close relationship with local residents, will be open on Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
Also open will be Southwark Street's Kirkaldy Testing Museum built in 1873 to house David Kirkaldy's unique materials testing machine.

On Sunday spectacular views of the City can be enjoyed from the roof of West Williamson architects practice in Tanner Street. The site was once Sarson's Vinegar works which gave the area distinctive smell.

On Saturday and Sunday there will be free admission to the Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret in St Thomas Street at the Borough.

BLOCK K
175 Bermondsey Street
Sat 1-5pm
Visit the top floor and rooftop of this 1999 conversion.

GLASSHOUSE
Melior Place, Snowsfields
Sat & Sun 1-5pm
See Andrew Logan's sculptures under a glass roof in this converted garage.

JERWOOD SPACE
171 Union Street
Sat & Sun 1-5pm
Tours every 30 mins including areas not normally open to the public.

KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM
99 Southwark Street
Sat 10.30am-5pm
Building designed to house David Kirkaldy's testing machine.

MUSEUM OF GARDEN HISTORY
Lambeth Bridge Road
Sun 10.30am-5pm
Church of St Mary-at-Lambeth and garden. Call 020 7401 8865 to book 11am tower visit.

OLD OPERATING THEATRE
9a St Thomas' Street
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Free admission to this fascinating museum.

OLD VIC THEATRE
Waterloo Road/The Cut
Sat 10am-1pm
Visit the foyers and auditorium of this historic theatre.

ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY
1 Lambeth High Street
Sat 1-5pm
Tours every 30 mins including museum, Council Chamber & roof terrace.

ST JOHN'S WATERLOO
Waterloo Road
Sat 9.30am-5pm & Sun 12 noon-5pm
Visit the church and vaults.

WESTON WILLIAMSON
43 Tanner Street
Sun 10am-5pm
Architects' HQ on the site of Sarson's Vinegar works. Excellent views from roof terrace.

www.londonopenhouse.org