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

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

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

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

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

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

"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…

“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

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

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

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

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.

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

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…

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…

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

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.

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