Come and be an apprentice to Sir Christopher Wren every Wednesday in August 2023!

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Meet Sir Christopher Wren!
Come along to an outdoor building session with large building blocks, supervised by an actor dressed as Sir Christopher Wren.

Running every Wednesday in August. No need to book in advance, just show up on the day.

Suitable for all ages.

* Part of Wren 300

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      Build with Wren

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      Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN

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