Special Exhibitions

Ethelburga Tower: At home in a high-rise 
Photographs by Mark Cowper

Opens 7 April and runs until 31 August 2009

Apartment, Ethelburga Tower - photograph Mark Cowper

A photographic exhibition by Mark Cowper exploring the interiors of Ethelburga Tower, Battersea in which he has lived for the last 20 years.

Cowper approached his neighbours and asked to photograph their living rooms, just as he found them at the moment he made the request, in order to capture the way the residents are living. The resulting collection of images gives a fascinating insight into how these near-identical architectural shells have been shaped by the contrasting lifestyles, interests, and tastes of the residents into distinctly individual homes.

Click on this link to view a gallery of selected images from Ethelburga Tower: At home in a high-rise
Follow this link for further information about the exhibition: Ethelburga Tower press release

Newlyn Copper

Tuesday 9 June - Monday 31 August 2009

Two-handled vase with fish; unmarked and circular mirror created by the Newlyn Industrial Class (c) Daryl Bennett and Colin Pill

A small display celebrating the copper work created by the Newlyn Industrial Class, which was established in 1890 to find useful employment for the fishermen of Newlyn, Cornwall, during idle times such as the winter months. The work has strong links with the Arts and Crafts Movement which championed the revivial of hand-crafted objects, as the range of wares on show demonstrates. Both typical and more exceptional and rare examples are characterised by their handmade appearance and decoration with fish and shells inspired by the sea.

On Saturday 4 July there is a special workshop 'Artful Embossing' with artist Al Johnson. See Adult events for more information.

Restored Historic Almshouse

Almshouse detail - photograph by Morley von Sternberg

Visit one of the Geffrye's 18^th-century almshouses which has been fully restored to its original condition, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of London's poor and elderly in former times. Visitors will have a chance to visit the restored historic almshouse on the following days:

• Saturdays: 4 July, 1 August, 5 and 19* September, 3 October, 7 November, 5 December 2009
• Sundays: 19 July (12.15, 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00pm), 9 August (12.15, 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00pm) 2009
• Wednesdays: 15 July, 5 and 19 August, 2 and 16 September, 7 and 21 October, 4 and 18 November and 2 and 16 December 2009 (**see Wednesday details below)

Timed entries on Saturdays and Wednesdays are at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. Additional 4.00pm entry between May and September.

Tickets: Adults £2.00, Friends of the Geffrye, disabled visitors and children under 16 free. Numbers are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that only groups of 8 or more can book in advance.

* Special Saturday opening celebrating London Open House weekend. Tours of the almshouse will be free on this day.

**The 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of every month we welcome advance booking by groups of 8 or more, therefore not all of these tours may be open to the public. There are 16 places for this tour and these will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis 10 minutes before the tour begins. We suggest those wishing to visit the restored historic almshouse on a Wednesday contact the Information and Bookings Officer on 020 7739 9893 to check availability.