Tower Bridge at the Heritage Gallery
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- Free
Celebrate 130 years of Tower Bridge with a free display featuring unseen archives, showing its history from inception to iconic status.
Events tagged "Social History"
Exhibitions
Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King
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- £16.00
Learn about Ranjit Singh, who unified Punjab and founded the Sikh Empire, influencing the Mughal and British Empires. See weapons, paintings, and jewellery from his era.
Untold Lives
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- Included in entry
An exhibition showcases unseen items and tells stories of historic palace workers, from cooks to seamstresses, who supported royal life.
Chocolate House Greenwich
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- £3.00
A new exhibition traces chocolate’s journey from Central America to 18th-century Greenwich, showcasing its role in local culture and sophistication with a recreation of the Tosier Chocolate House.
Bob and Roberta Smith: Thamesmead Codex
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- Free
An artist presents 24 painted placards created from interviews with Thamesmead residents, documenting their memories and hopes for the future.
Pardner Hand: A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion
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- Free
Learn about the Pardner Hand saving scheme used by the Caribbean community in the UK to overcome banking exclusion faced by the Windrush Generation.
Faithful Companions: Charles Dickens & his Pets
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- Included in entry
Learn about Charles Dickens’ boundless fascination with animals, from his own mischievous pets to his depictions of unforgettable animal characters in his novels.
The Kola Nut Cannot Be Contained
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- Free
Learn about the kola nut’s role in West African culture, its use in global products like Coca-Cola, and its ongoing cultural significance.
To their fixed station, all in bright array
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This event features a unique performance inspired by the solitary yet influential lives of medieval Anchoresses, who were integral community figures.
NG Stories: Making a National Gallery
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- Free
Learn about the National Gallery’s history from a family of 11 who lived there, to a dog staff member, to art safeguarded in a Welsh slate mine during WWII.
Lost Gardens of London
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- Included in entry
Learn about London’s historic vanished gardens, from pleasure grounds to botanical gardens, through insights from landscape architect Dr Todd Longstaffe-Gowan.
Queer Revelations
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An online exhibition featuring Museum staff sharing selected objects that highlight forgotten queer histories and stories from the collection.
Talks
Salons in the Queen's House: A (new) world in the pocket
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- Free
A silk handkerchief from the 1820s, bedecked with various historical flags, highlights global changes and the rise of new nations post-Napoleonic Wars.
Found at the Water’s Edge
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- £6.00
Panelists discuss how various communities have interactively shaped and been molded by the River Thames, using a mix of research and creative insights.
'Orientalism' and the Painting of Fantasy
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- Free
Dr Matthew Morgan analyses Orientalist paintings from the 19th century, revealing the racial and gender stereotypes they propagate.
Murderous Insight: What Murder Can Teach Us About Society
- £12.00
Naomi Ryan discusses controversial British murder cases and reveals how juries tackle complex moral and societal issues.
Charismatic Leadership: Nature, Causes, and Consequences
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- Free
This lecture examines how leaders from Thatcher to Obama gained large followings, using insights from philosophy, rhetoric, and neuroscience.
Artistic Patronage at Ranjit Singh’s Court
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- £16.00
Learn about the artifacts and life at Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s court, including accounts from both European visitors and his chronicler.
European Security: Building for the Long Term
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- Free
A deep look at planning for Europe’s security, focusing on NATO’s role, EU enlargement, and the UK’s support amidst global challenges.
Finding Billy Waters: Black Londoners in Regency Britain
- £12.00
Learn about Billy Waters, a notable figure from Regency London, who was a sailor, busker, and vibrant personality amidst the city’s diverse cultural backdrop.
Black Genius: Science, Race, and the Extraordinary Portrait of Francis Williams
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- £15.00
Learn about a unique 18th-century portrait of Francis Williams, showcasing the scholar in wig and surrounded by books, and its elusive backstory.
Messaging and Signals
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- Free
This lecture covers the evolution of messaging technologies from basic signs to advanced wireless systems, including a starlet’s pivotal role in developing Wi-Fi and GPS.
