Teaching and Learning about Home and Domestic Life
Thursday 27 June 2013, 9.30am - 4.30pm
This conference draws together educators working on home and domestic life in schools, universities and the museum and heritage sectors.
Papers will address the opportunities and challenges of teaching and learning about home to different age groups and diverse communities. By bringing together educators from a wide range of contexts and places, the conference will explore the distinctive issues involved in teaching and learning about home and domestic life in the past and present.
Cost: £20 / £10 concessions (including light lunch and refreshments). Payment in advance.
Download a booking form here. Download conference outline. View the programme.
For further information please contact Jacqueline Winston-Silk on 020 7749 6049 or email JWinston-Silk@geffrye-museum.org.uk.
The Centre for Studies of Home is a partnership between Queen Mary, University of London, and The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London.
Walking Tours of Haggerston
Explore hidden gems of Haggerston on these fascinating tours led by local historians.
Highlights of Haggerston with the Hackney Society
Sunday 4 August, 2.30 – 4.30pm
An architectural and historical walk viewing Ernö Goldfinger's Haggerston School and Haggerston Baths by Alfred Cross, as well as recent buildings like Adelaide Wharf and the Bridge Academy.
The 2 mile tour will be led by John Finn, and will take approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.
Places are free but must be booked in advance as there are limited spaces. Contact bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk or 020 7739 9893.
Haggerston Treasures with the Building Exploratory
Saturday 10 August, 11am – 1pm
A Discover Hackney guided walk exploring the buildings and people of Haggerston, one of the oldest parts of London. Based on a detailed study of 100 of the wards buildings, the walk explores building facades and reveals the people who made them and live behind them.
The 2 miles walk will take approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.
Places are free but must be booked in advance as there are limited spaces. Contact bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk or 020 7739 9893.
Special Event: The Restoration Bedchamber
Saturday 28 September, drop in between 2 - 4.30pm
An installation exploring the restoration Woman’s bedchamber with a life-size bed, interior models, costume, music and a talk by Catherine Richardson.
Organised by Unity Arts, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
