Art & Culture
Newham Celebrates LGBT+ History Month 2026
Newham is celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2026 from 1–28 February with a vibrant programme inspired by the theme ‘Science and Innovation’, featuring talks, workshops, exhibitions, performances and screenings across libraries and community venues throughout the borough.
Highlights in the Royal Docks include:
- On Thursday 12 February at Canning Town Library, Creative Workshop: LGBT+ Stories of Care explores queer histories of health, disability and care through archives, oral histories and creative making.
- On Friday 20 February, 7–9pm at the Tate Institute, Silvertown by Jonny Woo presents a work-in-progress sharing from a new play set in a 1960s gay pub in the Royal Docks, followed by a Q&A.
For your visit
Art & Culture
Making Space: The People’s Plan
Large-scale artwork reproducing ‘The People’s Plan for the Royal Docks,’ a 1980s community-led project to oppose the airport.
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Business
Nourish London
Based in the heart of Canning Town, Nourish London makes award-winning, certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free skincare products.
Food & Drink
Al Masar
Hot and cold Lebanese mezze dishes on are on the menu here, alongside grilled meat. BYO, no cover charge.