If you have been searching for London events that can help you understand the history and heritage of the city, then the ‘Story of London’ is here to answer all your questions. To be held across the city in June 2009, this is one of the rare indoor cum outdoor events that is dedicated to enlighten audiences about the national capital's culture and the people, enriched with interesting, never-before-told kind of facts. Further, what marks it as an important member in the list of London’s most anticipated social events is the range of interactive tools that will be used to enthral audiences to ensure that this is an educational and entertaining exercise. The emphasis will largely be on the displaying the cultural heritage of the city and many local bands have been enlisted for performing live during the daytime and also during the evenings which will be combined with performances from well-known theatre artists. To ensure that the event maintains its identity among London’s unique outdoor events, many walking tours along with lectures from city scholars too will be arranged. Live music concerts have been arranged at noteworthy venues like the Royal Academy of Music and the Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club. There is already a rush to get tickets for these performances as they coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations by the Ronnie Scott Club.

As a result, the music will be accompanied by rare inputs regarding the jazz history of London, making it one of the most eagerly-awaited jazz music events to have been hosted in London in recent times. This makes it a not-to-be-missed music show for jazz fans as many small feature films and archive screenings from yesteryears have been promised. Most of the music events to be held as a part of the ‘Story of London’ have been scheduled from 12th June to 14th June 2009. Those who have been complaining about London outdoor events becoming too familiar and not being able to offer something radically different should get their bookings done for the Walking Weekends that are being arranged as a part of the ‘Story of London’. The walking tours have been designed to provide you an insight into the history of the city, particularly how it has transformed into the multi-dimensional metropolitan it is today. Participants just cannot afford to grumble about the lack choices regarding the walks — there are more than 120 types of walking routes being offered! Similarly, there are Film Weekends and Living Weekends that are being offered and participants can combine any of these according to their convenience. Further, the Museum of London has been enrolled to provide participants get acquainted with the British royalty and their exploits during famous wars. Special exhibitions have been arranged with the help of London youth clubs and some city garden associations. Special family-themed walking tours to the Museum have been scheduled for 13 to 14th June 2009.

The Museum of London has arranged for:
‘Story of London in one day’, 6 to 7 June, 2009
Friends of Fashion, 20 to 21 June, 2009
Behind the Scenes, 27 to 28 June, 2009

Elaborate arrangements are being made to mark important celebrations as a part of the ‘Story of London’ event. Perhaps, none among recent London events could boast of such elaborate 500th anniversary celebrations of the accession of Henry VIII, complete with a coronation ceremony that would be spread over an entire weekend, beginning on Saturday, the 20th of June to Sunday to the 21st of June. Folks who think that historic city events can be fashionably-challenged should be reminded that this event will also see a Tudor pageant that will precede the royal procession that has been arranged at the Tower of London. The procession will eventually lead to a sailing event to be held along the River Thames and will end at the Royal Hampton Court Palace. The ‘Story of London’ can be simply understood as a package of many London events that will be held simultaneously throughout London in June 2009 and venues and local listings will have to be confirmed a few days in advance. There are no age restrictions for willing participants.

Important dates and the respective events for the Story of London 2009 include:
26 to 28 June: Building Lives/The Lives of Buildings
20 to 21 June: Living Weekend
20 to 21 June: Story of London lecture series
6 to 7 June: The Walking Weekend