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Sun
6 Jul
2008 | 14:00
15:00
| | Guildhall Harpists and Friends at Museum of London
Join student harpists from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama as they perform a varied programme to showcase the full range of this ancient and versatile instrument. They will cover a wide selection of music styles: from classical music through to jazz, solos and chamber music, as well as being accompanied by a singer some of the time.
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| Special event | Adults | |
Sun
6 Jul
2008 | 13:45
| | Story time at Museum of London
Join the Museum's hosts to discover stories from and about London. Look at objects, books and anecdotes as you go on a journey to London's past.
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| Storytelling | Families | |
Sun
6 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:30
| | The Great Fire of London at Museum of London
Imagine the turmoil in London in 1666 during the Great Fire of London. In this art workshop families will explore the five days of the fire and create a scene using evidence on display and in our collections.
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| Drop-in | Families | |
Sun
6 Jul
2008 | 14:00
| 
 | Walk: Singing the City at Museum of London
Ever wanted to sing ¿Here comes a chopper to chop off your head¿ at one of the churches mentioned in ¿Oranges and Lemons?¿ or ¿Ring-a-ring o' Roses¿ at the site of a plague pit? Or an African freedom song by a Wren church? Or part of a Wesley hymn near the spot where he was converted? And what about ¿London Bridge is Falling Down¿ near¿ well, you get the idea. We'll be visiting sites of historical interest and singing songs old and new, in parts, in harmony, and in good voice of course! Song sheets will naturally be provided as this is definitely one to join in with!
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| Walks | Adults | |
Mon
7 Jul
2008 | 13:00
| | Babies and carers group at Museum in Docklands
Come and join our gentle drop-in session for babies aged 6-18 months and their carers. Held in our Mudlarks gallery the session includes soft play, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
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| Drop-in | All | |
Mon
7 Jul
2008 | 10:15
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| Messy Mondays at Museum in Docklands
Come and use your senses to explore a variety of art materials. Special monthly creative session as part of our Toddlers and Carers' group. For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.
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| Workshops | All | |
Mon
7 Jul
2008 | 10:15
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| Toddler's and Carer's group at Museum in Docklands
Come to our weekly session for children aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. The session involves soft play, rhyme time, play materials and refreshments. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.
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| Special community events | All | |
Wed
9 Jul
2008 | 15:30
| | Toddler's and Carer's Group at Museum of London
Come along and see our toddler's and carer's group! Have fun playing, singing and taking part in art activities every week! For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers.
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| Special community events | All | |
Wed
9 Jul
2008 | 18:30
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| Walk: A stroll along the Thames at
Take a pleasant summer evening stroll across the River Thames over the 'wobbly' Millenium Bridge to discover the entertainments of Bankside, from its medieval 'stews' to Elizabethan theatre and beyond, see a replica of Francis Drake's Golden Hind and hear tales of the riverside wharfs. Cross back to the City of London across London Bridge and discover some of its 2000 year history from Roman times to present day, including the scaffold at the Tower, Billingsgate Fish Market and the enchanting Customs House.
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| Walks | Adults | |
Thu
10 Jul
2008 | 18:00
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| From Suffering to Salvation at
From Victorian prostitution to feminist cooperatives, Blue Badge guide Rachel Kolsky leads a walk that takes in a range of women's experiences in the East End and offers an alternative perspective on the area.
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| Walks | Adults | |
Thu
10 Jul
2008 | 18:00
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| From Suffering to Salvation at Museum in Docklands
From Victorian prostitution to feminist cooperatives, Blue Badge guide Rachel Kolsky leads a walk that takes in a range of women's experiences in the East End and offers an alternative perspective on the area.
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| Walks | Adults | |
Thu
10 Jul
2008 | 14:00
| | Under 5's Storytime at Museum in Docklands
Come and listen to a story in one of our galleries and join in with a rhyme or two! A short session led by one of the Museum's team in a gallery location. Why not play in the Mudlark's gallery afterwards?
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| Storytelling | All | |
Sat
12 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:30
15:30
| | Abdul Miah, the lascar at Museum in Docklands
Meet Abdul Miah, an Asian sailor on board the Fort William East Indiaman. He has tales to tell of his bravery, travels and adventures.
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| Drama | Families | |
Sat
12 Jul
2008 | 14:00
| | Archaeology Investigation at Museum in Docklands
Join our experts and find out what the Thames' waves bring with them. This is your chance to explore the foreshore and then come back to the museum to discover the mystery behind the objects you found.
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| Workshops | Families | |
Sun
13 Jul
2008 | 12:30
14:30
| | Medieval glazier at Museum of London
Have a go at designing a medieval stained glass window, and choose an inspiring array of colours to create a fabulous design for your windows at home.
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| Workshops | Families | |