Evening events

 

Janie Hampton: How the Girl Guides won the war

Wed 18 Aug, 7-8.30pm
Book in advance £5 (concs £3)
In association with our current exhibition Here Come the Girl Guides: 100 Years of Guiding in London, Janie Hampton talks about the often overlooked contribution made to the war effort by the Girl Guides and her new book How the Girl Guides Won the War. A book signing follows.
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Does Africa need Fair Trade?

Thu 21 Oct, 6-8pm
Book in advance £5 (concs £3)
International development specialist Dr Firoze Manji and Professor Chris Cramer from SOAS University debate the benefits of fair trade in Africa. In partnership with the Royal African Society, the Museum of London presents a discussion by leading experts on the evolution of fair trade, how it impacts the lives of the people it is intended to benefit and what it says about the way in which the West interacts with Africa.
In partnership with the Royal African Society
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Festive fair @ late

Thu 9 Dec, 6-9pm
FREE
Join in an evening of crafts, carols and Christmas cheer as the Museum of London Docklands opens its doors to some of the city's best craftspeople. There will be mince pies and mulled wine to accompany carol singing, craft-making activities and stalls selling unique gifts from jewellery and ceramics to badges and stationery. Please bring cash and cheque books along as credit card facilities may not be available.

London Short Film Festival: London lives, 15

Wed 12 Jan, 6.30-8.30pm
Book in advance £5 (concs £3)
Watch a series of short films about London by some of the country's most exciting up-and-coming film makers. Part of the London Short Film Festival.
In partnership with The London Short Film Festival
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WORLDwrite on suffrage

Fri 14 Jan, 7-9pm
FREE
Watch a film made by young volunteers working with the education charity WORLDwrite on suffrage in the east end and join in a discussion afterwards. Filmed by creative volunteers investigating the hidden history of women who fought for and won the vote in London's east end, this film puts female history makers firmly on the map. The evening includes a chance to quiz the film makers.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: The Settler's Cookbook

Fri 28 Jan, 6.30-8pm
Book in advance £5 (concs £3)
Leading author, journalist and commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown talks about her much-admired The Settler's Cookbook: A Memoir of Love, Migration and Food. Through the story of Yasmin's family, The Settler's Cookbook traces the long journey of the East African Indians through famine, persecution and upheaval. Arriving in London, Alibhai-Brown's heritage is reflected in the food she makes – from a Shepherd's Pie sprinkled with chilli to a Victoria sponge enlivened by saffron and lime juice. Following the lecture there will be a book signing accompanied by a food tasting.
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