Global Seafaring Heritage of the Docks

Art & Culture

Global Seafaring Heritage of the Docks

Exhibition: Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire Explores the hidden histories of Muslim seafarers who worked on British ships that docked in the Royal Victoria Dock in the First World War.
Time: 4pm - 7pm

Film Screening: The 'Strangers' Home Explores how sailors from across the British Empire and beyond built a community around the Royal Docks in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries
Time: 4pm - 6:30pm
No booking required - Local community welcome to attend

Time & date

Wednesday, 27th November 2024
16:00 - 19:00

Location

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, Docklands Campus, University of East London, University Way, Newham, London, E16 2RD

Tickets

Free
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For your visit

Outdoors

Lyle Park

It's easy to miss Lyle Park's narrow entrance, but its triangle of green with a river view is worth exploring.

Silvertown
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New Arrival

Food & Drink

Husk Brewing

There's a new brewer in town, right where the first IPAs were once shipped from. Watch out for live music nights in the bar.

Silvertown
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Outdoors

St John's Green

Community garden with allotment and children's play area.

North Woolwich
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