Grown up in the Docks
From Saturdays spent in the engine room on the Woolwich Ferry to heavy metal at the Bridge House and first jobs at the Tate & Lyle factory, the Museum of Youth Culture invited the public to share their everyday memories of growing up in the Docks.
Grown up in the Docks celebrates the stories collected, exploring the Docks' recent social history through memories of youth. This outdoor exhibition at the Thames Barrier Park Cafe brings together photographs and oral histories collected in response to the question; what is your strongest memory of being young?
Collected during a national lockdown in the midst of a pandemic, conversations were held on Zoom coffee mornings, during family zine making workshops and over long phone calls. The stories collected document the highs and lows of being a teenager, and what unites us across generations.
For your visit
Food & Drink
China Palace
Dim sum, karaoke, and tradition Chinese cuisine next to the ExCeL centre.
Food & Drink
Yi-Ban
This Chinese restaurant occupies a floor of the London Regatta Centre overlooking the Docks, meaning diners can plane-watch over a plate of dim sum.
Food & Drink
London’s Kitchen Café
Located on the ground floor of City Hall, London’s Kitchen Café is open to everyone, not just staff. It’s a great place to dine, enjoy a coffee and take in the stunning views of Royal Victoria Dock.
