Sun
10 Oct
2010 | 13:00
14:00
15:00
| | 1920s lift attendant at Museum of London
Travel back to 1920s London where you can catch up with the gossip by meeting a lift attendant at Selfridges' department store. Find out how life for women is changing.
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| Drama | Families | |
Sun
10 Oct
2010 | 11:00
| | The Big Draw: Mapping London's future at Museum of London
Add to a futuristic fantasy map of London inspired by our 'London Futures' exhibition and the hand-drawn maps collected by the Londonist website. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Campaign for Drawing's Big Draw, come and make your mark on a large scale map of London to show how you think the city might look in years to come. The resulting work will be displayed on the Museum's website throughout October. All materials provided.
This event is linked to our current photographic exhibition 'London Futures' - a display of works produced by Robert Graves and Didier Madoc-Jones looking at the possible effects that climate change may have on the future of London.
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| Drop-in | Adults | |
Sun
10 Oct
2010 | 15:00
| | Vocaleyes at Museum of London Docklands
By focusing on key objects, explore Docklands history in this gallery tour for visually impaired visitors.
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| Gallery tour | All | |
Mon
11 Oct
2010 | 11:30
15:00
| | Hands on archaeology at Museum of London
To create more space for future archives, the museum is revisiting its archaeology dug in the 1970's and improving the storage and access of these collections by repacking the objects more effectively and efficiently.
Join staff & volunteers from the museum's archaeological archive and Visitor Inclusion Programme (LAARC VIP) and help contribute to the upkeep of our archaeological collections.
Take part in hands-on workshops to help us improve our archaeological collection and join in interactive object handling sessions in our new Archaeology in Action gallery space.
In the hands-on workshop sessions you will have the opportunity to handle real pieces of pottery that were excavated during the 1970's, learn how the museum stores its archaeological collections and help improve the way these important artefacts are stored. These sessions are free, ticketed and led by Archaeological Collections Officers, Adam Corsini and Glynn Davis, who run the Volunteer Inclusion Programme at the London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre (LAARC VIP).
On all of these days there will be drop-in interactive handling sessions taking place in the Museum's new Archaeology in Action space from 10am - 4pm.
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| Object session | Adults | |
Mon
11 Oct
2010 | 14:00
| 
 | Hidden treasures: an amble through the city's past at Museum of London
Learn more about the history of the City of London, and discover some of the secrets hidden beneath and above its streets. This course is an opportunity to develop your archaeological and historical knowledge of the City of London while walking its streets, handling objects and visiting the Museum of London's galleries.
Each week you will meet at the Museum of London for an overview of the period you are studying and then you will take part in well-paced guided walks around the City, lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. The walks will extend as far as Leadenhall Market to the east and Fleet Street to the west. You will be looking Roman, medieval, eighteenth century and Victorian London and visiting the City's hidden treasures such as Roman remains and a debtors' prison.
The walks are not strenuous, but you need to ensure you are wearing comfortable shoes and that you have water and clothes appropriate for the weather.
This is a non-assessed course, but the tutor will find out what you would like to get out of the course and will give feedback at the end of the course. No previous knowledge is expected.
It starts on Monday 13 September and runs for 5 weeks until 11 October 2010. This course is run in partnership with City of London Community Education Centre.
Students need to enrol in person at the City of London Community Education Centre (COLCEC), 99 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0TZ. Call 020 7608 2753 for more information.
The tutor, Cwti Green, has lived in London for 14 years. She is a qualified City of London Guide and a former stand-up comedian. Cwti has worked at the Museum as an Event Co-ordinator and walk leader for the last 4 years and is a tutor for the City of London Girls' School and Hackney Community College. She is particularly interested in Roman and medieval history and the archaeology of the City of London.
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| Week day course | Adults | |
Mon
11 Oct
2010 | 18:00
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| Intermediate computing at Museum of London
This course will build on your IT skills and develop them to a level from which you will be able to do a certificated course, if you wish.
You will learn the main software packages and applications that are used on PCs, including using the internet, using email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and creating presentations.
The course takes place in the new e-Learning Studio at the Museum of London, providing excellent facilities for developing your IT skills. You will be working at your own pace, completing set-tasks with tutor support. The tutor will give demonstrations of new techniques and routines and will help you to practise and remember the necessary steps.
It starts on Monday 13 September and finishes on 22 November 2010, with a half term break on 25 October.
To enrol, students need to go in person to the City of London Community Education Centre (COLCEC), 99 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0TZ. Call 020 7608 2753 for more information.
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| Evening class | Adults | |
Mon
11 Oct
2010 | 12:45
| | Mini Mudlarks babies group at Museum of London Docklands
Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. The session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, songs and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Mon
11 Oct
2010 | 18:30
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| Roman and Saxon London at Museum of London
This course covers the history and archaeology of London, and includes an examination of London's changing role and importance through the politics of Britain and beyond. It places the Roman, Saxon and Viking incomers firmly in context through an examination of where they came from and why. It will also look at what is known about the buildings, form and rationale of the successive towns of Londinium, Lundenwic and Lundenburh.
The course starts on Monday 4 October 2010 and runs until 13 December with a half term break on 25 October. It is run in partnership with Birkbeck College: course code FFHI304H4ACB CE; CATS points 15;Level 4.
NB: Due to changes in the way the government funds lifelong learning there has been a change in the way fees are charged by Birkbeck: if you do not already have a degree then you will qualify for a reduction and will be charged a lower non ELQ* rate ie £225 (or £115 if you are in receipt of benefit). *ELQ = equivalent or lower qualification.
The tutor is Robin Densem, BA, MIFA.
Robin has been a practising archaeologist since 1972, with a break to gain an undergraduate degree in archaeology from University College London in 1973-6. He investigated, negotiated and project managed archaeological projects in London, particularly in the period 1976-2003. He has taught archaeology for Birkbeck since 1979, specialising in the archaeology and history of Roman Britain. Since 2004 his teaching experience has widened to take in the history of London through to c.AD 1666. His interests include Roman, Saxon, medieval and early modern history and archaeology relating to Britain, including heritage management and the history of archaeology, and the history and archaeology of London.
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| Evening class | Adults | |
Tue
12 Oct
2010 | 15:00
| | Hands on archaeology at Museum of London
To create more space for future archives, the museum is revisiting its archaeology dug in the 1970's and improving the storage and access of these collections by repacking the objects more effectively and efficiently.
Join staff & volunteers from the museum's archaeological archive and Visitor Inclusion Programme (LAARC VIP) and help contribute to the upkeep of our archaeological collections.
Take part in hands-on workshops to help us improve our archaeological collection and join in interactive object handling sessions in our new Archaeology in Action gallery space.
In the hands-on workshop sessions you will have the opportunity to handle real pieces of pottery that were excavated during the 1970's, learn how the museum stores its archaeological collections and help improve the way these important artefacts are stored. These sessions are free, ticketed and led by Archaeological Collections Officers, Adam Corsini and Glynn Davis, who run the Volunteer Inclusion Programme at the London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre (LAARC VIP).
On all of these days there will be drop-in interactive handling sessions taking place in the Museum's new Archaeology in Action space from 10am - 4pm.
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| Object session | Adults | |
Tue
12 Oct
2010 | 14:00
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| Roman amphitheatre at Museum of London
Visit the remains of London's only Roman amphitheatre with curator Jenny Hall. See the excavated remains of the amphitheatre preserved beneath the Guildhall Yard. Learn about the history of the site and the archaeological evidence for its later occupation. Each ticket includes a guided tour and entrance to the Guildhall Art Gallery.
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| Visits | Adults | |
Wed
13 Oct
2010 | 18:30
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| Kings over everything: the archaeology of Britain within the Roman Empire at Museum of London
In the interlude between 'the fog of prehistory' and the 'mist of the Dark Ages', Britain is relatively well illuminated. Yet much remains unclear.
This course examines how archaeology contributes to an understanding of the character and development of Britain during the centuries or Rome's imperial rule.
The tutor is Harvey Sheldon. Term 1 starts on Wednesday 6 October and finishes on 22 December 201. Term 2 starts on 12 January 2011 and runs until 30 March.
This is run in partnership with Birkbeck: course code:FFAR059S4ACB CE; CATS points 30; Level 4.
NB: Due to changes in the way the government funds lifelong learning there has been a change in the way fees are charged by Birkbeck: if you do not already have a degree then you will qualify for a reduction and will be charged a lower non ELQ rate ie £450 (or £225 if you are in receipt of benefit.
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| Evening class | Adults | |
Wed
13 Oct
2010 | 15:30
| | Little Moles toddlers group at Museum of London
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time in this fun, hands-on and creative session.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Wed
13 Oct
2010 | 18:30
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| London bodies: an introduction to the study of human skeletal remains at Museum of London
An introduction to the analysis and archaeological application of human skeletal remains. You will learn basic skeletal anatomy, ageing and sexing techniques, and about juvenile development, and be given an introduction to skeletal pathology and trauma. You will have the unique opportunity to gain practical experience from the Museum of London's vast archaeological archive of skeletal remains. No prior knowledge is required.
The tutors are Victoria Yorke-Edwards and Brenna Hassett.
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 6 October and finishes on 22 December 2010, with a half term break on 27 October 2010. Term 2 starts on 12 January 2011 and finishes on 30 March with a half term break on 23 February.
This course is run in partnership with Birkbeck: course code: FFAR124S5ACB CE; CATS points 30; Level 5.
NB: Due to changes in the way the government funds lifelong learning there has been a change in the way fees are charged by Birkbeck: if you do not already have a degree then you will qualify for a reduction and will be charged a lower non ELQ rate ie £450(or £225 if you are in receipt of benefit).
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| Evening class | Adults | |
Wed
13 Oct
2010 | 11:00
| | Mini Moles babies group at Museum of London
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time. This session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes multi-sensory play, rhymes and songs, and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Wed
13 Oct
2010 | 13:00
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| Understanding museums: contemporary issues in heritage and interpretation at Museum of London
This course considers why objects are displayed in certain forms in museums and what issues affect the way we experience the past through exhibition. The sessions are based at museums throughout London, where students explore different collections relating to archaeology, ethnology and social history. Through talks, discussion and input from museum professionals, the module reflects upon issues relating to object display, interpretation and audience, as well as the particular challenges that exhibiting each type of collection presents. The tutor is Carolyn Chinn.
The course starts on 9 October and runs until 11 December 2010. This course is run in partnership with Birkbeck College: course code FFHI304H4ACB CE; CATS points 15; Level 4.
NB: Due to changes in the way the government funds lifelong learning there has been a change in the way fees are charged by Birkbeck: if you do not already have a degree then you will qualify for a reduction and will be charged a lower non ELQ* rate ie £225 (or £115 if you are in receipt of benefit).
*ELQ = equivalent lower qualification (ELQ students are charged the higher rate/ non ELQ students are charged the lower rate).
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| Weekend course | Adults | |