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Whether you’re a Londoner, a London lover or a curious passer-by, our programme of free exhibitions, workshops, intriguing tours and galleries are guaranteed to satisfy your passion for this remarkable city.

Our major exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands opens this summer displaying the work of pioneer female photographer Christina Broom. Be inspired by her work with a creative photography workshop or a curator talk. Celebrate summer with one of our new walking tours including a exploration of the Women’s movement and the effects and legacy of the London 2012 Games. At the Museum of London, join an interactive tour of the Roman archaeology found right under your feet!

There’s so much to discover that the London you know will never look the same again!

For a large print, text only version of this leaflet call 020 7001 9844

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MAYOngoing Looking for Londoners EXHIBITION p7

Ongoing Show Space EXHIBITION p7

From 1 May London Dust: recent work by Rut Blees Luxemburg EXHIBITION p6

From 22 May Zeppelin Offensive INSTALLATION p7

Sat 2 & 16 May Hidden London WALK p12

Sun 3 May Regeneration WALK p10

Sun 3 May Londinium I: soldiers to gladiators WALK p10

Sat 2 & 23 May Shakespeare’s London WALK p9

Sat 9 & 30 May Sherlock Holmes walking tour WALK p9

Sun 10 May Evolving city WALK p10

Fri 15 May Roman fort gate tours TOUR p12

Sun 17 May Blitz in the City WALK p10

Sun 17 May West India Quay WALK p11

Sun 24 May Smithfield WALK p11

Sun 31 May Londinium II: defences to civic centre WALK p11

JUNEFrom 19 Jun Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom MAJOR EXHIBITION p6

Sat 3 & 20 Jun Around the world in 90 minutes TOUR p12

Sat 6 & 20 Jun Shakespeare’s London WALK p9

Sun 7 Jun Regeneration WALK p10

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

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Sat 13 & 27 Jun Women’s movement WALK p9

Sat 13 & 27 Jun London 2012 before and after WALK p9

Sun 14 Jun Smithfield WALK p11

Fri 19 Jun Roman fort gate tours TOUR p12

Thu 25 Jun Christina Broom: close up EVENT p8

Thu 25 Jun Late opening of Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom LATE OPENING p8

Sun 28 Jun Londinium I: soldiers to gladiators WALK p10

JULYSat 4 Jul Sherlock Holmes walking tour WALK p9

Sat 4 & 18 Jul Roman archaeology under your feet WALK p13

Sun 5 Jul Regeneration WALK p10

Sat 11 & 25 Jun Women’s movement WALK p9

Sat 11 Jul London, sugar & slavery WALK p9

Sun 12 Jul Spitalfields WALK p11

Sun 12 Jul Open day: Billingsgate Roman House & Baths DROP IN p13

Fri 17 Jul Roman fort gate tours TOUR p12

Sat 18 Jul Shakespeare’s London WALK p9

Mon 20 Jul Archaeology up close: Romans in Southwark DROP IN p13

Sat 25 Jul London 2012 before and after WALK p9

Sun 26 Jul West India Quay WALK p11

Sun 26 Jul Londinium II: defences to civic centre WALK p11

AUGUST Sat 1 Aug Sherlock Holmes walking tour WALK p9

Sun 2 Aug Regeneration WALK p10

Sat 8 & 22 Aug Women’s movement WALK p9

Sat 8 & 29 London, sugar & slavery WALK p9

Sun 9 Aug Blitz in the City WALK p10

Sat 15 Aug Shakespeare’s London WALK p9

Sun 16 Aug Evolving city WALK p10

Fri 21 Aug Roman fort gate tours TOUR p12

Sat 22 Aug London 2012 before and after WALK p9

Sun 23 Aug Londinium I: soldiers to gladiators WALK p10


FREE EXHIBITIONS

Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom19 Jun – 1 Nov 2015

See the first major exhibition to celebrate the work of Christina Broom, widely considered to be the UK’s first female press photographer. Beginning her photographic career at the age of 40 in 1903, her photography embraced subjects including Suffragette processions, World War I soldiers and official photographs of the Household Brigade. This landmark exhibition of Broom’s work includes many photographs never before seen on public display, plus original glass plate negatives, postcards, personal possessions, letters and autograph books.

MAJOR EXHIBITION Museum of London DocklandsFREE

London Dust: recent work by Rut Blees Luxemburg1 May 2015 – 10 Jan 2016

Through photography and film, Rut Blees Luxemburg examines the expansion of the City of London, contrasting the optimistic visions of developers with the physical reality of the urban environment.

EXHIBITION Museum of LondonFREE

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Looking for LondonersOngoing

A small display showcasing new archaeological discoveries. One such discovery on display will be objects uncovered during recent excavations at Dickens Square in Southwark, revealing that the Baitul Aziz Mosque is just the latest chapter in the story of a location Londoners have been living and working in for 2,000 years.


Show SpaceOngoing

We’re continually adding new objects to our collections and making discoveries about the things we already have. This new space presents some of our more recent arrivals, as well as objects from our existing collections that make connections with what’s happening in London right now.


Zeppelin Offensive22 May – 20 Sep 2015

To mark the 100th anniversary of the first Zeppelin raids on London during the World War I, we reflect on the city’s first experience of aerial bombardment and the impact on its streets and people.

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Christina Broom: close upThu 25 Jun, 7-8pm

Join Soldiers and Suffragettes curator, Anna Sparham, Edwardian postcard expert, Guy Atkins, and other speakers as they unpick the remarkable career of Christina Broom and discuss the intriguing and changing role of the image in Edwardian society. Plus, enjoy an exclusive after-hours viewing of the exhibition at the first of our late night openings of the exhibition this summer.

EVENT Museum of London DocklandsBook in advance £12.50

Broom: photography workshopsSaturdays in Jul & Sep

Join artist and historic photography expert, Jo Gane, in an early photography workshop inspired by our exhibition Soldiers and Suffragettes.

WORKSHOP Museum of London DocklandsCheck the website for more details.

Late opening of Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina BroomThu 25 Jun, 6-10pm

Experience Soldiers and Suffragettes after-hours with an evening opening complete with late night bars in the museum and access to bar and restaurant Rum & Sugar. Plus upgrade your experience and book the curator talk Christina Broom: close up.

LATE OPENING Museum of London DocklandsFREE

CHRISTINA BROOM EVENTS


Shakespeare’s LondonSat 2 & 23 May, 6 & 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Explore Shakespeare’s London from Thames-side theatreland to the City streets that inspired his plays.

WALK starts at London location

Sherlock Holmes walking tourSat 9 & 30 May, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 11am – 12.30pm

Take in the sights and sounds of Conan Doyle’s Victorian London, plus see familiar sights from film and TV.


Women’s movement Sat 13 & 27 Jun, 11 & 25 Jul, 8 & 22 Aug, 11am – 1pm

Discover what life was like for women at the dawn of the 20th century.


London 2012 before and afterSat 13 & 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Discover the effects and legacy of the regeneration of Stratford to accommodate London 2012.


London, sugar & slaverySat 11 Jul, 8 & 29 Aug, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Explore the lasting effects of the slave trade on a walk around London.

WALK Museum of London

SPECIAL WALKING TOURS

ALL SPECIAL WALKS

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Londinium I: soldiers to gladiators Sun 3 May, 28 Jun, 23 Aug 3-4.30pm

Explore 400 years of Roman Londinium in a walk to the City’s Roman amphitheatre and back again.


RegenerationSun 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 1-2.30pm

Explore Canary Wharf and learn how the derelict West India Docks were transformed into a thriving business hub.

WALK Museum of London Docklands

Evolving city Sun 10 May & 16 Aug, 3-4.30pm

Discover the history and people of the City of London from Romans to Lord Mayors, historic buildings to modern architecture.


Blitz in the City Sun 17 May & 9 Aug, 3-4.30pm

Join us to hear about the history uncovered by the destruction caused to the City in the Blitz of 1940-41.


WALKING TOURS

£12.50 concs and

Friends £10


West India Quay Sun 17 May & 26 Jul, 3-4.30pm

Uncover the history of West India Docks through the buildings, statues and infrastructure that remain.

WALK Museum of London Docklands

Smithfield Sun 24 May & 14 Jun, 3-4.30pm

Take a stroll through medieval and Tudor Smithfield and explore scenes of executions, plague and bodysnatching!


Londinium II: defences to civic centreSun 31 May & 26 Jul, 3-4.30pm

A walk from the Eastern Wall through the city to the site of Roman London’s grandest monument, the forum and basilica, taking in London’s hidden Roman sites along the way.


Spitalfields Sun 12 Jul, 3-4.30pm

From roman burial sites to a thriving market place, explore the history of Spitalfields.



ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS

Hidden LondonSat 2 & 16 May, 11am – 12.30pm & 1.30-3pm

What lies beneath the Gherkin or the Olympic Park’s Velodrome? Explore archaeological secrets from beneath some of London’s most iconic buildings.

TOUR Museum of London Archaeological Archive Book in advance £7.50

Around the world in 90 minutesSat 6 & 20 Jun, 11am – 12.30pm & 1.30-3pm

London has been a centre for mercantile and illicit trade for over 2,000 years – explore some of London’s unique imports at a behind-the-scenes tour. Get a chance to handle Elizabethan east end booty and explore exotic imports from around the globe.

TOUR Museum of London Archaeological Archive Book in advance £7.50

Roman fort gate toursFri 15 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 21 Aug, 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm

Tour the remains of the western gate of London’s Roman military fort, located beneath the streets next to the museum.

TOUR Museum of LondonBook in advance £5 (Friends FREE)


Roman archaeology under your feet Sat 4 & 18 Jul, 1 & 15 Aug, 11.15am – 1.15pm & 2.15-4.15pm

Go on an interactive walk with our team of guides from the museum’s Archaeological Archive. Discover the evidence of Londinium, found beneath the city’s streets on a walk from the museum, around various Roman sites in the City of London, finishing at the Guildhall amphitheatre.

WALK Museum of LondonBook in advance £12.50 (concs and Friends £10)

Open day: Billingsgate Roman House & BathsSun 12 Jul, 11am – 4pm

Museum curators and students from University College London open the doors to the fascinating remains of a Roman house and baths, rarely open to the public. Come and see how people lived and bathed in Roman London!

DROP IN Billingsgate Roman House & BathsFREE

Archaeology up close: Romans in SouthwarkMon 20 Jul, 12-2pm

Find out about the fascinating remains of a large Roman public building that was discovered in Southwark Street in the 1980s. Archaeological Archive volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and show objects from the site.

DROP IN Museum of LondonFREE

FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY


Guided tour Daily, 11am, 12, 3 & 4pm

Join a Museum of London host and explore our world-class galleries in depth from the history of Roman London to the swinging 60s.

TOUR Museum of London

Drop-in object handlingDaily, 1.15-2pm

Ever wanted to get up close to amazing archaeological artefacts? This is your chance! Handle a variety of objects from the museum and discover their history.

OBJECT HANDLING Museum of London

Object in focus Daily, times vary

Take a closer look at an object from the museum and explore its history in depth.

TALK Museum of London

Accessible toursCheck our website for details on our regular offer for BSL interpreted tours, Captioned Tours & Audio Described Tours at the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands.

FREE AT THE MUSEUM OF LONDON


Guided tourDaily, 2.15pm

Take a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable hosts, from a walk through atmospheric Sailortown to an exploration of what used to be stored in the museum’s building!

TOUR Museum of London Docklands

Object in focus Daily, 12 & 1pm

Take a closer look at an object from the museum and explore its history in depth.

TALK Museum of London Docklands

Drop-in object handling Daily, 3.30-4.30pm

Ever wanted to get up close to amazing archaeological artefacts? This is your chance! Handle a variety of objects from the museum and discover their history.

OBJECT HANDLING Museum of London Docklands

FREE AT THE MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS


MUSEUM OF LONDON

A modern museum in the heart of the City, telling the fascinating story of London from prehistoric and Roman times right up to the present day.

Barbican, St Paul’s, Moorgate Liverpool Street, Farringdon, City Thameslink

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Admission FREE, suggested donations of £5 welcome.

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

The museum has free WiFi in all public spaces.

Our Benugo cafés offer a range of freshly made sandwiches, teas, coffees and handmade cakes, while our restaurant London Wall Bar & Kitchen serves stone-baked pizza and modern English classics.

The museum’s shop sells an extensive range of original gifts, posters and prints, souvenirs and books inspired by London. Plus get your hands on our popular Sherlock Holmes range!

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. Call 020 7001 9844 or visit our website to find out more.

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Discover the story of London as the world’s greatest trading city in this Grade I listed former warehouse overlooking the quayside.

West India Quay Canary Wharf Canary Wharf Pier

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Admission FREE, suggested donations of £5 welcome.

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

The museum has free WiFi in all public spaces.

Enjoy coffee, tea, freshly made cakes and snacks in our café or grab lunch in our restaurant Rum & Sugar, which serves local, fresh produce and offers a premium selection of over 80 types of rum!

The museum’s shop sells an extensive range of souvenirs and gifts, from postcards, posters and prints, to books, toys and audio-visual material.

We are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Please call 020 7001 9844 or visit our website to find out about the services and facilities we provide that may help you during your visit.

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Explore behind the scenes at the Museum of London’s Archaeological Archive, the largest archaeological archive in the world!

Admission Please note, our archaeological archive is only open for pre-booked events.

Cortado café is conveniently located across the road from the archive entrance. There is a 10% discount on all food and drink on production of a Museum of London Archaeological Archive event ticket.

Mortimer Wheeler House is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Please call 020 7001 9844 for more information.

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London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre Mortimer Wheeler House 46 Eagle Wharf Road London N1 7ED

Old Street (10 minute walk or take buses 21, 76, 141 or 271 from bus stops A on Provost Street and N on City Road) Angel (10 minute walk along Regent’s Canal)

Old Street, Hoxton (15 minute walk), Essex Road (15 minute walk or bus 271) 21, 76, 141, 271 (alight at the Eagle Wharf Road bus stop on New North Road)

Metered parking is available on Eagle Wharf Road and the surrounding streets. Coach or minibus parking is possible in front of the building by prior arrangement.

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JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM OF LONDON Help us tell the story of the world’s greatest city, for as little as £30 a year!

Benefits include:• Unlimited, FREE fast-track entry to all ticketed

exhibitions• Discounted and free entry to museum events*• Invitations to private views for you and one guest• 20% discount in the shops at both museums• 25% discount in the cafés and restaurants

at both museums

To join, please call 020 7814 5507 or visit museumoflondon.org.uk/friends

* Subject to individual event. Please see our website for further details.


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Streetmuseum™ (iPhone/Android) The original, multi-award winning app that uses augmented reality and over 300 images to take you on a journey through London’s incredible history. FREE to download from iTunes and Play Store

Streetmuseum Londinium (iPhone/iPad) Experience the sights and sounds of Roman London, overlaid on today’s modern backdrop. Presented by the Museum of London and HISTORY™. FREE to download from iTunes

Dickens: Dark London (iPhone/iPad) Dickens’s short stories are brought to life through evocative illustrations and narration by actor Mark Strong. First edition FREE to download from iTunes. Each subsequent edition is £1.49 or free to download outside the Museum of London entrance.

London: The Game (iPad) Travel in time through the city’s rich history with this iPad version of our popular board game. £2.99 to download from iTunes

London – A City Through Time (iPad) produced with Heuristic Media Explore objects from our collection in 360° high definition with this stunning iPad app. £9.99 to download from iTunes

Royal Timetrip (iPhone/iPad) produced with Hydrogen Films Celebrate London’s enduring relationship with the Royal family with this unique app. £1.49 to download from iTunes

Soundtrack to London (Nokia smartphones) Discover why London is one of the world’s greatest cities for music. FREE to download from the Ovi Store

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