Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Location
London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
Category
Black History Month
Date(s)
Friday 3rd (14:15) - Friday 24th October 2025 (15:00)
Description
london sugar slavery
Join London Museum Docklands in October to discover the stories and experiences of Londoners of African heritage throughout the centuries.

Experience ancient African wisdom and practices that have resurfaced in the contemporary European psyche, and journey through the stories of some of the 15,000 Londoners of African heritage who lived in 18th-century London.

Celebrate the help London received during the Second World War, the birth of the NHS from men and women traveling from the Caribbean, and the legacies of African American GIs positioned in the UK

 

An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

London Museum Docklands — Talk

Join a host for a short introduction to the London, Sugar and Slavery gallery and begin to unpick the complexities of our history.

The London, Sugar and Slavery gallery has been a permanent feature at London Museum Docklands for over 16 years and was one of only two permanent galleries on this subject in the UK when it opened.

Discover why these stories of our history are significant both within our warehouse and for London and learn how the museum is evolving the space for the future.

This talk will give you foundational insights and additional context to help you explore the gallery on your own.

This talk will take place on 3, 10, 17 and 24 October.

FREE

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