| Date | Start | | Topic | Event type | Audience | |
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Thu
24 Jul
2008 | 13:10
| | Britain's Jewish community and the campaign to eradicate white slavery at Museum in Docklands
Dr Nicholas Evans, Lecturer in Slavery Studies at the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull, will look at London's Jewish community, white slavery and the moral reaction to the Jack the Ripper murders.
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| Talks | Adults | |
Thu
24 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:30
15:30
| | Nanny of the Maroons: legendary warrior at Museum in Docklands
Discover the amazing story of Nanny of the Maroons.
Nanny is said to have been a fierce military leader in 1740's Jamaica. She is known for her resistance, for out-witting the British Army and for leading many Africans to freedom.
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| Drama | Families | |
Fri
25 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:30
15:30
| | Hidden stories, Unheard Voices at Museum in Docklands
Listen to one of the inspiring stories of dreams and freedom from the time of slavery performed by Sandra Agard.
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| Storytelling | Families | |
Sat
26 Jul
2008 | 14:00
16:00
| | History of Museum in Docklands at Museum in Docklands
Uncover the story behind MiD's 5th anniversary with Chris Ellmers, who was responsible for setting up the collections of Dockland history and contemporary life, and was the Museum's first Director
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| Talks | Adults | |
Sat
26 Jul
2008 | 15:00
| | London Life 1941-1951 at Museum in Docklands
A collection of rare film footage from London's Screen Archives which shows the lives of ordinary Londoners during and after World War 2. Part of Their Past Your Future programme. This selection of film was undertaken by LOndon's Screen Study Collection on behalf of London's Screen Archives, as part of a programme of research and digitisation. Introduced by Angela English
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| Films | Adults | |
Sat
26 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:00
15:00
|  | Olympics scene investigation at Museum in Docklands
Discover the amazing objects that have been found in the archaeological excavations of London's Olympic sites. You will be amazed at how much they will tell you about life in London.
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| Workshops | Families | |
Sat
26 Jul
2008 | 17:00
| | The Book of Negroes at Museum in Docklands
Join critically acclaimed author Lawrence Hill, the winner of this years Commonwealth Best Book Award for The Book of Negroes, in conversation with Sara Wajid at the Museum in Docklands. The book, written as a first person narrative, traces links the between slavery in the Southern States of the U.S., the path of resistance through allegiance with the British in the American War of Independence and the attempted creation of a safe haven for previously enslaved people in Sierra Leone. The author, known for his masterly transformations of neglected corners of history into brilliant imaginings, will be reading extracts from his award winning book.
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| Literature | All | |
Sat
26 Jul
2008 | 14:00
|
 | Walk: The 21st century City: an architectural introduction. at Museum of London
A detailed look at the developing skyline and architectural styles of the City of London, starting with Roman walls, and finishing with the cluster of new buildings around St Mary Axe, Leadenhall and Lime St including the Gherkin, the Cheesegrater and the Mobile Phone! Sandwiched in between will be medieval churches, Victorian banks, early 20th century offices, post war developments such as London Wall, the Highwalk, Wood St Police Station, 1960s skyscrapers, the NatWest Tower of the 1980's and the Lloyd's Building! Architects covered will include Lutyens, Soane, Wren, Foster, Rogers and Vinoly.
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| Walks | Adults | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 12:00
| | Abdul Miah, the lascar at Museum in Docklands
Meet Abdul Miah, an Asian sailor on board the Fort William East Indiaman. He has tales to tell of his bravery, travels and adventures.
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| Drama | Families | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:30
15:30
| | Bollywood make-up at Museum in Docklands
Many of the sailors and crewmen in the East Indiamen ships came from India and were known as lascars. Celebrate the community that grew up around the lascars as you get into the Bollywood mood with a glamorous makeover from an experienced Bollywood make-up artist.
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| Workshops | Families | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 13:00
14:30
| | Chinese movement and rhythm at Museum in Docklands
This is a popular dance performed in a Carnival fashion, by people of all ages, to celebrate the end of harvest.
Learn its movements and delicate poses as you enjoy a movement and rhythm session inspired by the traditional Chinese Fan dance. Specially for 2 to 5 year olds and their carers.
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| Workshops | Families | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 12:00
| | Cornelius Long: London Docker at Museum in Docklands
Meet this new character based on local family and oral history. Cornelius will tell you about working life in the docks as the area begins to decline.
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| Drama | Families | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 12:00
| | Joseph Johnson, the man with a ship on his head at Museum in Docklands
Joseph Johnson was a African sailor in the 19th century who became a popular London street entertainer. Find out why he took on different work, what his life might have been like and enjoy of his wonderful stories.
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| Storytelling | Families | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 12:00
| | London Bridge at Museum in Docklands
Enjoy an action packed tale and recreate the sights, sounds and movement in the crowded thoroughfare of old London Bridge.
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| Storytelling | Families | |
Sun
27 Jul
2008 | 12:00
| | Maeve Dawson at Museum in Docklands
Meet Maeve the Victorian pub landlady in Sailortown. Drop in for a chat, you'll find Maeve has some amazing stories to tell.
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| Drama | Families | |