Black history
Join us to celebrate black history with our programme of events for adults and families, and while you’re here visit our London, Sugar & Slavery gallery.
London, Sugar & Slavery gallery tour
Tue 16 Feb, Mon 15 Mar & Sat 17 Apr, 1.30-2.30pm
FREE
Take a tour of our thought-provoking gallery that looks at London’s involvement in transatlantic slavery.
Stamps of freedom
Thu 18 Feb, 2-2.30pm
FREE but tickets allocated on arival
Tour the Post Abolition display with Nigel Sadler as he discusses the representations of enslavement and abolition found on his commemorative stamps from around the world.
Abolition album
Sat 27 Feb, 1.10-2pm
FREE
Join Nigel Sadler as he relates the stories behind his collection of fascinating commemorative stamps that feature in the Post Abolition display.
Queen Nanny and the Maroons
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Mar, 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm
FREE
Discover the story of Nanny and the the Maroons, a fierce military leader in 1740s Jamaica. Known for her resistance, for outwitting the British Army and for leading many Africans to freedom, share in this interactive experience of rhyme and song. Queen Nanny and the Maroons is a play for audiences from 7+ including rhyme, songs, and an opportunity to share in a truly interactive experience.
A very corporate affair: London’s slave trade
Thu 18 Mar, 1-1.45pm
FREE
Although the slave trade in London evolved earlier than in Bristol and Liverpool, curator Tom Wareham tells how London's commercial complexity obscured its role for 150 years. Tom outlines the development of London's role and the nature of its links with the slave trade.
Blood alley and beyond
Sun 25 Apr, 3.30-5pm
Book in advance £6.50
Historian S.I. Martin explores the galleries and grounds of the West India Docks, revealing stories behind their creation and the diverse communities that settled around them.
Booking
Book your place by calling 020 7001 9844.
Our Box Office will advise you on booking where walks will start from.
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