Skip to main content
Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA; Tel: 020 7739 9893
Come and unleash your creativity in an eight-week series of creative writing workshops at the Geffrye Museum, with local resident and award-winning writer Donna Daley-Clarke. This club is for any local resident over the age of 55 who’s interested in writing – both beginners and budding authors. Use the Geffrye’s historic almshouse to trigger your thoughts and memories and inspire your writings.
The sessions are free, but places are limited and must be booked in advance. Tea, coffee and materials are provided.
Please note this project is now FULLY BOOKED, but if you would like to go on our mailing list to find out about similar projects please contact: Sarah Fairbairn, Bookings & Information Officer, Tel: 020 7739 9893 or e-mail: bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk
A special free evening at the Geffrye Museum. Learn about the language of flowers with John Wilson, enjoy a glass of wine and some refreshments and then create some Valentine's Day cards with deaf artist Sheng Kai Chou. Celebrating Love Week in partnership with Birkbeck College.
An evening to warm the heart even if it's cold outside. Enjoy a talk about the history of the love letter by historian Leonie Hannan, listen to love songs from The Toots or make a 'home sweet home' badge and decorate a cup cake with hearts and flowers. Celebrating Love Week in partnership with Birkbeck College.
This one-day conference organised by the Histories of Home SSN is an exciting opportunity to explore imaginative interpretation methods and ways of engaging a cross-section of audiences with the theme of ‘home’. Whether you work with object-based collections, archival material or within historic interiors, the day will provide a wealth of ideas and examples on how to inspire and engage your visitors.
To book please return the booking form to SSN Co-ordinator Krisztina Lackoi at Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA or by email to klackoi@geffrye-museum.org.uk by Monday 15 February 2010.
Download a press release about the conference here. Download a booking form here.
How have our homes changed over time? Do you have pictures showing how the inside of your home used to look, or perhaps old kitchen utensils, ornaments or other household items? Join historian Leonie Hannan to explore how your home, and homes in the East End, have changed over time.
In partnership with Birkbeck College. To reserve a place contact Dr Becky Taylor on 020 7631 6672 or email: r.taylor@bbk.ac.uk
Amanda will read from her new, highly-acclaimed book, Behind Closed Doors: At Home in Georgian England. The reading will be followed by questions and answers.
This module explores how the material world of the home shaped family life in Victorian London by considering class and gender identities and domestic roles and rituals. We will look at family relationships across society: in the 'slums' and lodging houses, middle-class suburban villas and aristocratic townhouses. Led by historian Leonie Hannan.
In partnership with Birkbeck College. For details of course fees and booking information please visit: www.bbc.ac.uk
An opportunity to explore and discuss themes and a selection of the objects on display, with Christine Lalumia, exhibition curator.
An evening with a garden theme. Talks and workshops exploring all things floral in both indoor and outdoor gardens.
A day of lectures and case studies, presented by curators, historians and specialists, exploring themes and particular objects in the exhibition.