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The Great Fire near London Bridge, 1861, © Museum of London

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of London Docklands

From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this former sugar warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.

Foul of mouth and evil eyed

Discovery of the 10th Victim, 1893 from Le Journal Illustre © Museum of LondonThu 2 Sep, 1-1.45pm

Natasha McEnroe explores the world of Victorian eugenics and criminal profiling in this fascinating daytime lecture.

London, Sugar & Slavery

Casts of Yoruba sculptures c. British MuseumTue 7 Sep, 3-4pm

Uncover London’s involvement in transatlantic slavery in this fascinating and thought-provoking gallery tour.

Docks in wartime

Consol shelterTue 21 Sep, 3-3.40pm

Hear about the devastation of the docks during wartime in this fascinating and thought-provoking gallery tour.

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Eating and drinking

Children in 1802 at Museum of London DocklandsGet one free pasta meal for your child with every main adult meal purchased at 1802.

Here Come the Girl Guides

A Guide Company in Wells, Somerset, formed by evacuees from Millwall,1943 © Girlguiding UK

Until 31 October

From Baden-Powell to Brown Owl, celebrate 100 years of guiding at Museum of London Docklands this summer!

Learn about London's historic role in the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK and explore the history and changing identity of the organisation through the experiences of Guides past and present.

Mudlarks

Child in Mudlarks gallery

Our newly refurbished Mudlarks gallery is an exciting and informative, interactive play area for under 5s and their parents that reflects the story of old and new Docklands as explored in the other galleries of the Museum.

Under fives can explore the soft play area (height restrictions apply) with its DLR train and giant props, while older children can get to grips with hands-on interactives that bring the history of London’s Docks to life.

Explore the new schools programme for 2010-11 Find out about engineering works that may affect your journey Venue hire