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@untoldlondon

Find out about the historical roots of London's diverse population.

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Diverse Histories + (@diversehistory2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ARCHIVE: SAFE SPACE OR BATTLEGROUND? 31 March Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's W2 5TF Interrogate how archives have been weaponised throughout history & whether they are necessary spaces for Black artists to [re]claim. bit.ly/archivesafespa… @AutographABP BCA

ARCHIVE: SAFE SPACE OR BATTLEGROUND?

31 March

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's
W2 5TF

Interrogate how archives have been weaponised throughout history & whether they are necessary spaces for Black artists to [re]claim.

bit.ly/archivesafespa…

@AutographABP
<a href="/bcaheritage/">BCA</a>
Diverse Histories + (@diversehistory2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An unveiling of a Plaque for Olaudah Equiano 31 March 37 Tottenham St London, W1T 4RU An unveiling of a Plaque for Olaudah Equiano is planned for 31 March 2020 at 37 Tottenham Street, London, W1, at 6pm. bit.ly/plaqueequiano #history #BAMEhist

An unveiling of a Plaque for Olaudah Equiano

31 March

37 Tottenham St
London, W1T 4RU

An unveiling of a Plaque for Olaudah Equiano is planned for 31 March 2020 at 37 Tottenham Street, London, W1, at 6pm.

bit.ly/plaqueequiano
#history #BAMEhist
Diverse Histories + (@diversehistory2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Launch of the Memory Map of the Jewish East End 29 March Sandys Row Synagogue London, E1 7HW This new interactive website allows people to explore the social and cultural history of the Jewish community in East London. bit.ly/memorymapj #BAMhist

Launch of the Memory Map of the Jewish East End

29 March

Sandys Row Synagogue
London, E1 7HW

This new interactive website allows people to explore the social and cultural history of the Jewish community in East London.

bit.ly/memorymapj
#BAMhist
Diverse Histories + (@diversehistory2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Black Abolitionist Walking Tour 12 Feb, 28 Apr, 20 May, 23 Jun, 14 Jul Freemasons Hall London, WC2B 5AZ 90min walking tour highlighting 6 sites where African American activists made an important impact on the British landscape bit.ly/Blackabolition… #Globalhist

Black Abolitionist Walking Tour

12 Feb, 28 Apr, 20 May, 23 Jun, 14 Jul

Freemasons Hall
London, WC2B 5AZ

90min walking tour highlighting 6 sites where African American activists made an important impact on the British landscape

bit.ly/Blackabolition…
#Globalhist
Diverse Histories + (@diversehistory2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

STEVE MCQUEEN Until 10 May 2020 Tate Modern Bankside London SE1 9TG McQueen director of film 12 yrs a slave presents 1st exhibition in UK for 20 yrs. Collection of immersive video / film installation of work since 2000. bit.ly/stevemcqueen_e… #exhibition #art #installation

STEVE MCQUEEN

Until 10 May 2020

Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1 9TG

McQueen director of film 12 yrs a slave presents 1st exhibition in UK for 20 yrs.

Collection of immersive video / film installation of work since 2000.

bit.ly/stevemcqueen_e…

#exhibition #art #installation
Diverse Histories + (@diversehistory2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Caribbean Connections 19 June The National Archives Richmond, TW9 4DU This illustrative talk is an introduction into the history and primary sources for researching Caribbean migration and migrants to the UK. bit.ly/caribconnectio… #BAMhist

Caribbean Connections

19 June 

The National Archives
Richmond, TW9 4DU

This illustrative talk is an introduction into the history and primary sources for researching Caribbean migration and migrants to the UK.

bit.ly/caribconnectio…
#BAMhist
Medieval Manuscripts (@blmedieval) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"No man can match the great services that women have done and continue to do for humanity" - Christine de Pizan (c. 1365-1430), The Book of the City of Ladies #InternationalWomensDay blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanus…

"No man can match the great services that women have done and continue to do for humanity" 

- Christine de Pizan (c. 1365-1430), The Book of the City of Ladies #InternationalWomensDay

blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanus…
Neasden Temple (@neasdentemple) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.” - Anon Today on International Women's Day, everyone at #NeasdenTemple would like to celebrate, honour and thank the women of our world who daily #risetothechallenge and are an inspiration for all of us. #IWD #IWD2020

“Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.” - Anon

Today on International <a href="/womensday/">Women's Day</a>, everyone at #NeasdenTemple would like to celebrate, honour and thank the women of our world who daily #risetothechallenge and are an inspiration for all of us.

#IWD #IWD2020
Sharon Ament (@sharonament) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Such a great day so far ….. City of London Planning Committee agreed to grant us planning permission, unanimously, for our outstanding project thank you Stanton Williams Asif Khan and Julian Harrap our brilliant architects

Such a great day so far ….. <a href="/cityoflondon/">City of London</a> Planning Committee agreed to grant us planning permission, unanimously,  for our outstanding project thank you <a href="/_SW_News/">Stanton Williams</a> <a href="/asifkhan_now/">Asif Khan</a> and Julian Harrap our brilliant architects
Sacha Coward (@sacha_coward) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The mermaid is out of the net!! I’m writing a book with @unbounders! *Very excited gay screaming noises* ‘Queer As Folklore’ is a wild ride through the history behind mythical creatures and fantastical beings from an LGBTQ+ perspective. unbound.com/books/queer-as… #QueerAsFolklore

The mermaid is out of the net!!

I’m writing a book with @unbounders!
*Very excited gay screaming noises*

‘Queer As Folklore’ is a wild ride through the history behind mythical creatures and fantastical beings from an LGBTQ+ perspective. 
unbound.com/books/queer-as…
#QueerAsFolklore
untoldlondon (@untoldlondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Free exhibition of World AIDS memorial quilt in Woolwich. Launch this Friday 2 Dec, tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-aids-d…

Peter Stone (@londonstone) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every penny goes to charity. Place a coin in the slot and it goes straight down the chute into the House of St. Barnabas, a charity in Soho for homeless women.

Every penny goes to charity. Place a coin in the slot and it goes straight down the chute into the House of St. Barnabas, a charity in Soho for homeless women.
The London Archives (@theldnarchives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During December, #Christmas shoppers are often in search of inspiration. With grand displays, and seasonal window dressing, department stores would historically have been your destination of choice. This weekend, we explore their origins - ow.ly/F4qe50LYMKk #Shopping 1/5

During December, #Christmas shoppers are often in search of inspiration. With grand displays, and seasonal window dressing, department stores would historically have been your destination of choice.

This weekend, we explore their origins - ow.ly/F4qe50LYMKk

#Shopping

1/5
Physicians' Gallery (@rcpeheritage) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New blog! Exploring the history of dieting and weight control - through bezoar stones, the invention of weighing chairs and diet books #RecipeorRemedy (image credit: Hunterian Museum, Glasgow) rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/recip…

New blog! Exploring the history of dieting and weight control - through bezoar stones, the invention of weighing chairs and diet books #RecipeorRemedy (image credit: Hunterian Museum, Glasgow) rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/recip…
The National Archives (@uknatarchives) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Much of what we know about queer historical lives as recorded in the census tends to focus on life in the city, often London. But what about LGBTQ+ networks in Kent? Read today's blog to find out more: blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rural-queer-ne…

London Museum (@ldn_museum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Things you can see for free in 2023 🤩 We've got a host of events lined up this year, including some fantastic free activities the whole family can enjoy, from drop-in dragon dances to musical singalongs. Find out more: bit.ly/3G07ygc

Things you can see for free in 2023 🤩 

We've got a host of events lined up this year, including some fantastic free activities the whole family can enjoy, from drop-in dragon dances to musical singalongs. 

Find out more: bit.ly/3G07ygc
Peter Stone (@londonstone) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This strange structure is one end of a deep level shelter that stretches below much of the length of Clapham High Street. It was one of eight in London built during the Second World War and could shelter around 8,000 people. It is now used as an underground farm.

This strange structure is one end of a deep level shelter that stretches below much of the length of Clapham High Street. It was one of eight in London built during the Second World War and could shelter around 8,000 people. It is now used as an underground farm.
Museums Association (@museumsassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

News in brief | Latest funding, loans and more: 🦕 Loans and collections updates 💸 Art Fund extends Wild Escape deadline in Wales 📸 V&A reveals opening date for final phase of Photography Centre 🍸 National Railway Museum launches Flying Scotsman gin Read: ow.ly/2HwP50Mk1X4

News in brief | Latest funding, loans and more:

🦕 Loans and collections updates
💸 <a href="/artfund/">Art Fund</a> extends Wild Escape deadline in Wales
📸 <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a> reveals opening date for final phase of Photography Centre
🍸 <a href="/RailwayMuseum/">National Railway Museum</a> launches Flying Scotsman gin

Read: ow.ly/2HwP50Mk1X4