# Event Details - **Event Name**: SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Desire and Danger under Blackout and BombsAbout this EventTaking his starting point as Quentin Crisp’s observation that “as soon as the bombs started to fall, London became like a paved double-bed”, LUKE TURNER examines how the social upheaval of wartime had a profound effect on the sex lives of Londoners. With millions of young men and women passing through the capital on military service, the transitory nature of life under threat of sudden and violent death created a charged atmosphere in which conventional boundaries loosened. The darkness of the blackout became both cover and catalyst.From the pre-war tradition of Guardsmen informally selling encounters in the royal parks, to the indefatigable dancing girls of the Windmill Theatre, the wartime city became, for a time, a place of sanctuary and exploration, particularly for men who did not follow the heterosexual norm — a fleeting liberation shaped by anonymity, movement and risk.And in a metropolis under the convenient cover of darkness, it wasn't just sexuality but criminality that took advantage of the unlit streets. CLARE SMITH, curator of The Police Museum, examines the criminal side of the blackout. Londoners may have prided themselves on their Blitz spirit, but the enforced darkness altered patterns of crime across the capital, creating new opportunities for theft, assault and violence. Clare will focus on the case of the so-called 'Blackout Ripper' whose murders exploited the conditions of wartime London and exposed the vulnerabilities of a city under nightly cover.---LUKE TURNER is co-founder and editor of online culture magazine The Quietus and has contributed writing to The Observer, Guardian, Financial Times, Telegraph, Sunday Times,  Vice, Dazed & Confused and the BBC. His memoir Men At War is a critically-acclaimed account of masculinity and sexuality during the Second World War.CLARE SMITH is the Curator of the Metropolitan Police Museum. She has over twenty years of museum experience. Her PhD examined the cinematic depiction of Jack the Ripper and the Whitechapel murders. She has published on masculinity and gender in cinema and depictions of victims and detectives on screen. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cba6a470-0e04-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w987-h740-dc191919-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cbe64580-0e04-11f1-a6c4-7bf9653ded7b-rimg-w824-h740-dcd3c4ae-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cc2438e0-0e04-11f1-9926-a9734bee91e9-rimg-w542-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg Our home, , is a unique Grade II listed not-for-profit,, independent arts venue within the only existing unspoilt example of a two-floor, purpose-built stable with public access in London.Built in 1797 by James Burton, the shell is constructed with London Stocks whilst the interior features a mock cobbled concrete floor and ramps with slats to prevent the horses from slipping. Each floor has five cast iron pillars and several original iron tethering rings.There will be a bar to purchase drinks https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cc58dd70-0e04-11f1-a6c4-7bf9653ded7b-rimg-w907-h740-dc2f2f2f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/salon-no132-sex-and-crime-in-the-wartime-city/100001983391158346 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.8, max: 13.8, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Horse Hospital - **lat**: 51.5227581 - **long**: -0.1244025 - **full address**: The Horse Hospital, Colonnade, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c3d5706c3343b4e09af6766a21649dc3466599455af7f323b4dfb1fb2dc57357-rimg-w784-h489-dc2d2d2d-gmir.jpg?v=1771554921 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City being held? - **A:** SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Horse Hospital, Colonnade, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City? - **A:** Tickets for SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City are priced at GBP 14 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 14Available - **Q**: Who is organizing SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City? - **A:** SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City is organized by Antique Beat. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SALON NO.132: Sex and Crime in the Wartime City is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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