Exhibition of 35 dresses and accessories spanning over a century of royal fashion at Museum of London, London Wall, EC2. They include wedding dresses (640 hours of work went into Princess Charlotte’s), coronation robes, dressing gowns, bonnets and parasols. The dresses from Queen Victoria’s later years indicate that she shrank to approximately four feet seven inches. Details: 0171 600 3699.

MAY 25-26 EMERGENCY SERVICES WEEKEND Over 100 emergency services vehicles will gather at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London NW9. The programme will feature helicopter landings and flights, exciting displays, band performances and much more. Admission: pound;2 adults, pound;1 children. Details: 0181 205 2266.

MAY 30, JUNE 1-2 DESIGN STUDIES DEGREE SHOWS Students will be exhibiting major projects at the Goldsmiths Design show, 21 Gower Street, London WC1, 10am-6pm. Free admission. Details: 0171 919 7777.

JUNE 11 JAPAN DAY Inset organised by Japan Festival Education Trust and Japan Information and Cultural Centre for secondary geography teachers at Nene College of Higher Education, Northampton Park Campus. Topics include: Chris Durbin, BBC Education, on using the Japan 2000 television series, CD Rom and the Internet. No fee. Details: 0171 630 8696.