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DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW ABOUT LONDON

At the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands you can journey to the heart of Londons story and discover the hidden treasures in our citys history from 450,000 BC to the present day. From talks, walks and courses to evening events and lm screenings theres always something happening at both of our venues. Alternatively, take a closer look at London past and present with our changing programme of exhibitions. The Museum of London is here for you all year round and theres always something new to see. Or you can simply come along and relax in our cafs or restaurants, nd a gift in our shops, catch up with friends or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the worlds greatest city. Theres so much to discover that the London you know will never look the same again.

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Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capitals turbulent past, from a time when hippos and lions roamed Trafalgar Square to the everyday issues facing 21st century Londoners. Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed as Romans gave way to Saxons, wonder at the splendour of medieval London and examine the tumultuous years when London was ravaged by civil wars, plague and the Great Fire of 1666. Then venture into the Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated 18th century pleasure gardens and marvel at the magnicent Lord Mayors Coach. Explore the objects in our galleries through free daily highlights tours and objects in focus sessions. www.museumoflondon.org.uk
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Admission FREE Group visits

From exclusive tours to catering offers, nd out how we can make your group visit a day to remember. Call 020 7001 9844 for more information or visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/traveltrade.

Opening times
Open daily 10am 6pm. Closed 24-26 December.

MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS

West India Quay, Canary Wharf
From Roman settlement to Docklands regeneration, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to World War II gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th century Wapping, and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the part the capital played in the transatlantic slave trade. With archaeological nds, unusual objects, fascinating talks, lms and events, as well as an extensive archive and library, the Museum of London Docklands is one of the capitals hidden gems. Explore the objects in our galleries through free highlights tours. www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands
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Eating and drinking

The Museums two cafs, run by benugo, offer a menu of delicious hot and cold deli salads, freshly made sandwiches and cakes. A lunch space is also available during weekends and school holidays. Our restaurant London Wall Bar & Kitchen is a great place to unwind with family and friends before or after your visit. Enjoy expertly made cocktails, a glass of wine and food from a menu of British classics. Open Mon-Fri, 11am 11pm. www.londonwallbarandkitchen.com, call 020 7600 7340.

Access and facilities for visitors with disabilities

The Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users. The Galleries of Modern London include induction loops, Braille panels, touch objects and audio guides for the visually impaired. Please call or visit our website to nd out about the facilities that may help you during your visit. Free Vocaleyes tours are also available for visually impaired visitors and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.

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West India Quay, London E14 4AL

Admission FREE Group visits

From exclusive tours to catering offers, nd out how we can make your group visit a day to remember. Call 020 7001 9844 for more information or visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/traveltrade.

Opening times
Open daily 10am 6pm. Closed 24-26 December.

Eating and drinking

Enjoy a drink, snack or freshly-made cake in our Museum caf, or stop in at our new bar and restaurant, Rum & Sugar, where you can enjoy classic dishes with a contemporary twist, along with cocktails, beers and ales. www.rumandsugar.co.uk, or call 020 7538 2702. A picnic area is available during weekends and school holidays.

Access and facilities for visitors with disabilities

The Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Please call or visit our website to nd out about the services and facilities we provide that may help you during your visit. Free Vocaleyes tours are available for visually impaired visitors and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book a Vocaleyes tour or to enquire about BSL interpreted events please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.

Host your event at the Museum of London Docklands

Located over ve oors of a late Georgian warehouse, the Museum is Canary Wharfs only Grade I listed building and offers a stunning backdrop for private dinners, drink receptions, conferences and boardroom meetings. To nd out more call 020 7001 9879 or email events.docklands@museumoflondon.org.uk.

Museum of London Docklands is easy to get to!

West India Quay (14 minutes from Bank) Canary Wharf (11 minutes from Waterloo) Canary Wharf Pier (13 minutes from London Bridge Pier) 15, 115, 135, 277, D3, D6, D7, D8 Planned engineering works on the DLR and Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.
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EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Various Tours of Mortimer Wheeler House dates 11 Aug Fabulous fties @ late Archaeology p16 Special event p12 21 Oct Roman fort visit 22 Oct Bespoke London 26 Oct Adam Corsini 29 Oct Hauntings and hangings 30 Oct Hauntings and hangings 31 Oct London through a lens: beginners 11 Nov Pool of London PG 12 Nov Medieval mayhem 18 Nov Archaeology up close 18 Nov Roman fort visit 19 Nov London at war 24 Nov East end humour 30 Nov Hilary Davidson 9 Dec 9 Dec Sus 15 Dickens and London @ late Archaeology p16 Walk p17 Meet the expert p15 Walk p17 Walk p17 Course p19

12 Aug The London Nobody Knows PG Docklands Cinema Club p14 19 Aug Archaeology up close 19 Aug Roman fort visit 20 Aug The art of archaeological illustration 20 Aug The Great Exhibition 24 Aug In conversation with Steven Berkoff 31 Aug Jim Gledhill 31 Aug Street photography today 3 Sep 3 Sep 9 Sep The art of archaeological illustration The art of street photography Quadrophenia 18 Archaeology p16 Archaeology p16 Course p18 Walk p16 Special event p12 Meet the expert p15 Special event p12 Course p18 Course p18

Docklands Cinema Club p14 Walk p17 Archaeology p16 Archaeology p16 Walk p17 Special event p13 Meet the expert p15 Docklands Cinema Club p15 Special event p13 Walk p17 Archaeology p16 Archaeology p16 Walk p17 Special event p13 Course p19 Course p19 Special event p13 Docklands Cinema Club p15 Walk p17 Archaeology p16 Archaeology p16 Walk p17 Special event p13 Meet the expert p15

Docklands Cinema Club p14 Walk p16 Course p18 Archaeology p16 Archaeology p16 Walk p16 Special event p12 Course p18 Meet the expert p15 Course p18 Course p18 Course p19 Course p19 Course p19 Walk p16 Docklands Cinema Club p14 Special event p13 Archaeology p16

10 Sep Gardens in the City 12 Sep Hidden treasures 16 Sep Archaeology up close 16 Sep Roman fort visit 17 Sep Uptown girls 24 Sep Pirates study day 28 Sep Writing London 28 Sep Jelena Bekvalac 3 Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 8 Oct 8 Oct Roman and Saxon London Port of London study group East London guiding Understanding Museums Fleshing out the bare bones The Battle of Cable Street

10 Dec Victorian Christmas 16 Dec Archaeology up close 16 Dec Roman fort visit 17 Dec Dickens fact from ction: Southwark 6 Jan 9 Jan 11 Jan 11 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan London Short Film Festival Anglo-Norman London Mysteries of London London Short Film Festival Great Expectations PG Walking the Roman Wall

20 Jan Archaeology up close 20 Jan Roman fort visit 21 Jan 23 Jan 25 Jan Dickens fact from ction: Holborn Dickens on screen Rose Briskman

14 Oct Carry on Screaming PG 18 Oct Modern slavery in London 21 Oct Archaeology up close

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MAJOR EXHIBITIONS London Street Photography

Last chance to see! Until 4 September 2011 A captivating portrait of an evolving city Metro From sepia-toned scenes of horse-drawn cabs to 21st century Londoners digitally caught on lm, explore how street photography has evolved from 1860 to the present day and examine the relationship between photographers, Londons streets and the people who live on them in our most popular exhibition to date.
Museum of London. FREE
Media partner

DISPLAYS Hand-drawn London

Alexander Schmidt

Until 11 September 2011 Explore maps created by Londoners that reect their own personal landscapes, experiences and perceptions of the capital.
Museum of London. FREE
In partnership with londonist.com

Your 2012
22 July 2011 5 February 2012 Trace the development of the Olympic Park site through photographs taken by our Museum hosts.
Cyril Arapoff

Museum of London Docklands. FREE

Freedom from: Modern slavery in the capital

23 August 20 November 2011 Consider the impact of human trafcking and enslavement in London today. At the Museum of London we share the experiences of Londoners who have been personally affected or are working to combat this exploitation. At the Museum of London Docklands an international Survivors Quilt, alongside new patches created by Londoners as part of this project, will be the centrepiece of the display.
Museum of London. FREE Museum of London Docklands. FREE
In partnership with Anti-Slavery International

Pirates: The Captain Kidd Story

Until 30 October 2011 Discover the truth about the real pirates who ruled our seas over 300 years ago. Through maps, letters, illustrations and interactive exhibits, follow the true story of Captain Kidd in this family-friendly exhibition and learn how Kidds legend still shapes our idea of pirates today.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance for discounted tickets (booking fee applies)

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Courtesy of Mrs Pamela Curry

The Dispossessed
23 August 20 November 2011 Reect upon some of the success stories from the Evening Standards campaign to counter poverty in London.
Museum of London. FREE
In partnership with the Evening Standard

Dickens and London

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9 December 2011 10 June 2012 Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens with this new special exhibition. Original artefacts, manuscripts and audio-visual experiences will recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London, taking you on a haunting journey to discover the places and subjects which inspired his writings.
Museum of London Book in advance for discounted tickets (booking fee applies)
Part of Dickens 2012 festival www.dickens2012.0rg

Streets of Gold
Opens 20 January 2012 View London as seen by four artists new to the city, each making a personal connection with a gure from Londons past.
Museum of London. FREE
A motiroti project led by artist Daniel Saul www.motiroti.com/sog

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SPECIAL EVENTS Fabulous fifties @ late

Thu 11 Aug, 6.30-9.30pm Celebrate all things 1950s at a late event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain. Hear about Londons fties youth culture, learn to jive to a live band, take part in a retro craft workshop with designers from Tatty Devine, and be transformed into a post-war pin-up. Fifties dress welcome!
Museum of London. Book in advance 8 (concs 6, Friends 4.50)
In partnership with Tatty Devine

Modern slavery in London

Tue 18 Oct, 7-8.45pm Richard Martin, DCS of the Metropolitan Police, and Aidan McQuade, Director of Anti-Slavery International, discuss how modern slavery affects London and what initiatives can combat it. Includes a screening of the documentary Britains Secret Slaves.
Museum of London Docklands. FREE
In partnership with Anti-Slavery International and Unchosen

In conversation with Steven Berkoff

Wed 24 Aug, 7-8pm Join internationally-renowned actor, director and playwright Steven Berkoff as he speaks about his memories of growing up in Londons East End with author Jerry White.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance 8 (concs 6, Friends 5)

East end humour

Thu 24 Nov, 7.30-10pm Have a bubble with some of the brightest new comics this side of the Bow Bells. With Paul Sweeney, Jim Campbell, Suzi Ruffell and Mock the Weeks Miles Jupp.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance 6 (concs 4.50, Friends 3)
In partnership with CK Productions

Dickens and London @ late

Fri 9 Dec, 6.30-9.30pm Visit our new exhibition Dickens and London after-hours on its opening day with live music from the London Gay Mens Chorus and a paying bar serving seasonal food and drinks. Includes entrance to the exhibition.
Museum of London. Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Street photography today

Wed 31 Aug, 7-8pm Mike Seaborne, curator of London Street Photography, is joined by photographers Peter Marshall and Matt Stuart to talk about the development of street photography and its future. Chaired by photographer Stephen McLaren.
Museum of London. Book in advance 6 (concs 4.50, Friends 3)

London Short Film Festival: London Lives 15 & My London 15

Fri 6 & Wed 11, 6.30-8.30pm Join us for short lms that show the glory and diversity of the capital, made by some of the countrys most exciting new lm-makers. Friday will focus on ction while Wednesday explores documentary.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance 5 (concs 4, Friends 3) per night
In partnership with the London Short Film Festival

Pirates study day

Sat 24 Sep, 10.30am 5pm Delve deeper into Pirates: The Captain Kidd Story as leading academics, including Angus Konstam and Jo Stanley, discuss the history and cultural resonance of pirates and piracy. Includes tea, coffee and exhibition entry.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance 20 (concs 15, Friends 12.50) 12 | Key: Museum of London | Museum of London Docklands | Other venues

The Art Archive / Private Collection of Eileen Tweedy

Dickens on screen
Mon 23 Jan, 7-8pm To commemorate the bicentenary of Dickens birth the BBC will be launching a series of new Dickens adaptations. Join Diarmuid Lawrence, Director of the BBCs forthcoming version of Edwin Drood, to nd out how he converted Dickens words into lm.
Museum of London. Book in advance 6 (concs 4.50, Friends 3)
In partnership with the BBC

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DOCKLANDS CINEMA CLUB

Watch a great lm every month screened in a Grade I listed Georgian warehouse, with introductions by leading writers, directors, critics and fans. Film screenings take place on the second Friday of every month. Tickets can be bought for individual screenings, or for an annual fee of 25 (18 concs) members can enjoy 6 free Docklands Cinema Club tickets per year.

Sus (2010) 15
Fri 9 Dec, 7-9.30pm A black man is detained by two police ofcers on the night of the 1979 General Election. Barrie Keeffe, writer of The Long Good Friday, presents this lm version of his much-admired, hard-hitting stage play.
Museum of London Docklands. Book in advance 7 (concs 5)

Great Expectations (1946) PG

Fri 13 Jan, 7-9pm David Lean directs this academy award winning adaptation of the Dickens classic. Speaker to be announced closer to the time.
Museum of London Docklands. Book in advance 7 (concs 5)

The London Nobody Knows (1967) PG

Fri 12 Aug, 7-9pm This iconic London documentary will be preceded by a special interview with the lms scriptwriter, Brian Comport.
Museum of London Docklands. Book in advance 7 (concs 5)

Quadrophenia (1979) 18
Fri 9 Sep, 7-9.30pm Described by the NME as the greatest British youth lm ever made, this Mod classic will be introduced by the lms highly acclaimed director, Franc Roddam.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance 7 (concs 5)

MEET THE EXPERT

On the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec), enjoy free daytime talks by Museum of London curators, conservators and archaeologists. Find out what our experts get up to behind-the-scenes and what current research or recent nds they are working on.

Curbishley-Baird/ The Kobal Collection

Jim Gledhill, Social and Working History

Wed 31 Aug, 2-3pm
Museum of London Docklands. FREE

Carry on Screaming (1966) PG

Fri 14 Oct, 7-9.15pm Kenneth Williams stars in this tongue-in-cheek pastiche of the popular Hammer Horrors. Two Victorian detectives are sent to investigate suspicious goings-on at a dummy factory. Speaker to be announced closer to the time.
Museum of London Docklands Book in advance 7 (concs 5)

Jelena Bekvalac, Human Osteology

Wed 28 Sep, 2-3pm
Museum of London. FREE

Ethiro Productions/ The Kobal Collection

Adam Corsini, Archaeological Collections and Archive

Wed 26 Oct, 2-3pm
Museum of London Docklands. FREE

Hilary Davidson, Fashion and Decorative Arts

Wed 30 Nov, 2-3pm
Museum of London. FREE

Pool of London (1950) PG

Fri 11 Nov, 7-9pm This hard-hitting post-war thriller looks at race, romance and the criminal underworld of the London docks. The screening will be introduced by our Curator of Maritime and Community History, Tom Wareham.
Museum of London Docklands. Book in advance 7 (concs 5)

Rose Briskman, Conservation for Dickens and London

Wed 25 Jan, 2-3pm
Museum of London. FREE

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ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS Tours of Mortimer Wheeler House

Various dates, see website for further details Visit the London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre to see and handle some of the thousands of nds not yet in our galleries.
Mortimer Wheeler House. Book in advance 5

Bespoke London
Sat 22 Oct, 11am 1pm Rachel Kolsky puts gentlemens clothing centre stage as she leads a walk around Jermyn Street and Savile Row.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Hauntings and hangings

Sat 29 & Sun 30 Oct, 6-8pm An evening stroll through the darker side of London, with tales of churchyard murders, public executions and body snatchers.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Archaeology up close
Fri 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec & 20 Jan, 12-2pm Drop in on monthly object-handling sessions with members of the Museums Archaeological Collections department.
Museum of London. FREE

Medieval mayhem
Sat 12 Nov, 2-3.30pm Hear about feasting, rioting and rebellion in Medieval London.
Book in advance 7.50 (concs 6, Friends 5)

Roman fort visit

Fri 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec & 20 Jan, 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm Tour the remains of the western gate of Londons Roman military fort, located beneath the streets next to the Museum.
Museum of London. FREE but tickets allocated on arrival

London at war
Sat 19 Nov, 11am 1pm Uncover stories of spies, bomb scares and refugees in this World War I walk around London.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

WALKS The Great Exhibition

Sat 20 Aug, 11am 1pm 150 years on, explore how South Kensington evolved from Prince Alberts vision for the Great Exhibition.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Victorian Christmas
Sat 10 Dec, 11am 1pm Find out how the Victorians celebrated Christmas.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Gardens in the City

Sat 10 Sep, 11am 1pm Combine horticulture and history with a late summer walk through some of the Citys hidden gardens.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Dickens fact from ction: Southwark

Sat 17 Dec, 11am 1pm Discover how Dickens used his childhood experiences in his novels.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Uptown girls
Sat 17 Sep, 11am 1pm Discover the west end establishments that clothed royalty and celebrities past and present.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

Walking the Roman Wall

Sat 14 Jan, 2-4pm Follow the Roman wall of the City of London and trace where it still exists today.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

The Battle of Cable Street

Sat 8 Oct, talk 11am 12pm, walk 2-4pm Join curator Jim Gledhill for a talk on the Battle of Cable Street followed by a walk tracing the main sites of the 1936 clash.
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Dickens fact from ction: Holborn

Sat 21 Jan, 11am 1pm Learn how Dickens was inspired by Victorian Holborn.
Book in advance 10 (concs 8, Friends 6)

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ADULT COURSES
To nd out more about our adult courses visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/courses

East London guiding

Starts Tue 4 Oct, 2.30-4.30pm (10 weeks) Learn about the history of east London and train to be a tourist guide for areas including the Olympic site in this informative new certicated course.
Museum of London Docklands. Book in advance 300 (concs 150)
In partnership with Birkbeck College

The art of... archaeological illustration

Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug; Sat 3 & Sun 4 Sep, 10.30am 4pm (4 days) Using objects from our collections, learn the basics of archaeological illustration with specialists from Museum of London Archaeology. No experience necessary.
Museum of London. Book in advance 40
In partnership with Museum of London Archaeology

Understanding Museums

Starts Wed 5 Oct, then Sat 1-4.30pm (6 weeks) Discover why objects are displayed in certain ways and how exhibitions can affect the way we experience the past.
Museum of London. Book in advance 300 (concs 150)
In partnership with Birkbeck College

The art of street photography

Sat 3 & Sun 4 Sep, 10.30am 4.30pm (weekend) Develop condence and gain a better understanding of the key techniques and challenges of street photography.
Museum of London. Book in advance 100 (concs 35)

Fleshing out the bare bones

Hidden treasures: an amble through the Citys past

Starts Mon 12 Sep, 2.30-4.30pm (5 weeks) Using our objects and galleries for context, beginner historians will discover the secrets hidden beneath the Citys streets in a series of guided walks.
Museum of London. Book in advance* 40 (concs 15)
In partnership with City of London Adult and Community Learning Services

Sat 8 & Sun 9 Oct, 10.30am 4pm (weekend) This practical weekend course is for those who have attended our Bare Bones course or have a basic knowledge of and experience in osteology and handling skeletal remains.
Museum of London. Book in advance 100 (concs 35)

London through a lens: beginners

Starts Mon 31 Oct, 2.30-4.30pm (5 weeks) An introduction to digital photography. Learn to use a digital camera to record Londons rich historical past and take your own photo album home.
Museum of London. Book in advance* 40 (concs 15)
In partnership with City of London Adult and Community Learning Services

Writing London

Starts Wed 28 Sep, 11am 1pm (20 weeks) Inspired by the objects, galleries and exhibitions in the Museum, learn how to produce writing that comes alive for your reader.
Museum of London. Book in advance** 140 (concs FREE)
In partnership with WEA

Anglo-Norman London

Roman and Saxon London

Starts Mon 9 Jan, 6.30-8.30pm (10 weeks) Using written sources, archaeological evidence and art, this course looks at the development of London and what life was like for Londoners between 1000-1200.
Museum of London. Book in advance 300 (concs 150)
In partnership with Birkbeck College

Mon 3 Oct, 6.30-8.30pm (10 weeks) Discover the changing role and status of Roman and Saxon Londinium, Lundenwic and Lundenburg through historical and archaeological evidence.
Museum of London. Book in advance 300 (concs 150)
In partnership with Birkbeck College

Mysteries of London: researching the metropolitan past

Port of London study group

Term one starts Mon 3 Oct; term two starts 16 Jan 11.30am 1.30pm (10 weeks) Join this self-directed special interest group which meets on Mondays to share research ideas.
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Starts Wed 11 Jan, 3-5pm (10 weeks) Learn to research and analyse original documents and objects from the Museum, the Guildhall Library and the London Metropolitan Archive in this hands-on course.
Museum of London. Book in advance* 90 (concs 15)
In partnership with City of London Adult and Community Learning Services

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