Here come the Girl Guides: 100 years of Guiding in London

Until 31 October 2010

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.

The exhibition focuses on the guiding movement in London since the Girl Guides Association was created in 1910. Developed in partnership with Girlguiding London and South East England, the exhibition forms part of the year long centenary celebrations happening throughout the UK.

Alongside a colourful account of guiding history, old-fashioned stereotypes of cake baking and below the knee skirts are dispelled as the exhibition highlights the relevance of guiding in today’s contemporary society. Members of the guiding community are also able to receive a unique and specially designed limited edition badge by visiting the show.

With its origins in Edwardian London, guiding has survived to remain relevant to young people in the age of the Playstation. This exhibition will explore the history and changing identity of an organisation which has become part of the fabric of British youth culture. The centenary of guiding provides a timely opportunity to reflect on a movement which has been such an influence on generations of women.

Here Come The Girl Guides: 100 years of Guiding in London runs until 31 October 2010 at the Museum of London Docklands. Entry is free.

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Book in advance £5 (concs £3)
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Book tickets (external link)

Related events for families

PLEASE NOTE: These events are for a family audience and are strictly limited capacity.

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FREE but tickets allocated on arrival
Play instruments around the camp fire in this interactive musical session, inspired by our Guides exhibition. 6 months +

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Design and make your own fabric badges to decorate clothes or maybe your school bag. 5+

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Wed 18 Aug, 12.30-1pm, 2.30-3pm & 3.30-4pm
FREE
Join us to hear stories from around the world celebrating strong women and girls. 5+

100 challenges

Sat 21 Aug, 12-3pm
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Join us for a Girlguiding centenary challenge. 5+