London Museum Docklands
Upcoming Events (8)
Dido Belle: From slavery to nobility
This history talk examines Dido Belle’s ascent from enslaved origins to noble status within an 18th-century aristocratic family, shedding light on race, class, and British society. Held at the London Museum Docklands, it offers fresh perspectives on slavery and nobility.
Women sailors in the age of sail
This history lecture at London Museum Docklands highlights the remarkable women who defied social norms by working at sea during the age of sail. Discover their roles aboard ships, the challenges they faced, and how their stories reshaped maritime history.
Tales time: Emmeline Pankhurst
An engaging storytelling session at London Museum Docklands that brings Emmeline Pankhurst's suffragette legacy to life. The short narrative traces her leadership, key campaigns, and enduring impact on women's rights, inviting audiences to imagine history in a vivid, intimate setting.
Hello sailor! Queer sailors & communities
Explore the historical links between queerness and life at sea in this engaging museum talk at London Museum Docklands. Discover personal stories, maritime lore, and cultural shifts that shaped LGBTQ maritime communities.
Molly houses: London's early club scene
Delve into Molly houses and London's early queer club scene, uncovering clandestine venues that predate modern LGBTQ rights. This historian-led talk at London Museum Docklands reveals how these spaces shaped nightlife, community networks, and cultural resistance.
Poly Styrene: Godmother of punk
Explore the life of Poly Styrene, the trailblazing frontwoman who helped shape punk, in this London Museum Docklands talk. The session delves into her influence, cultural context, and lasting legacy in music.
African women in Tudor London
Explore the hidden stories of African women in Tudor London at the London Museum Docklands. This history talk uncovers daily life, influence, and resilience in 16th-century England, offering a fresh perspective on an overlooked chapter of British history.
Zine-Making Workshop: Exploring Ideas
Join the London Museum Docklands with Not A Phase and Mikey Brennan for a hands-on zine-making workshop celebrating diversity, identity and creativity. Learn DIY collage and storytelling techniques in a welcoming museum setting on March 29 at 10:00.