1 THE CARTOON CENTURY: A HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY THROUGH CARTOONS
Humorous portrayal of notable political incidents through the years, from the death of Queen Victoria to the downfall of Saddam Hussein. The Political Cartoon Gallery, Store Street, WC1 (www.politicalcartoon.co.uk 020-7580 1114), until December 24, free
2 THE GOLDEN AGE OF COUTURE: PARIS AND LONDON 1947-1957
An exploration of one of the most glamorous decades in fashion history, with upwards of 100 dresses on display. Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 (www.vam.ac.uk 020-7942 2211), until Jan 6, £9, concs available
3 LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
Redesigned, refurbished and recently reopened, with new galleries tracing the development and future of the capital’s transport systems, along with those of other cities. London Transport Museum,