The Big Smoke - Exhibition

The Big Smoke - Exhibition

01 Jul – 02 Nov 2008
Exhibition
Multi Media
150 London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
Museum of London
0870 444 3851



Using objects and images from the Museum of London's collections this new display will chart the history of smoking from the first introduction of tobacco to London to changes in attitude over the centuries. One year on, the display will also showcase different opinions on the smoking ban and show its effects on London businesses and Londoners.


Museum of London

150 London Wall
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
London EC2Y 5HN
0870 444 3851

About the venue

Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the turbulent history of the world’s most fascinating city. Begin half a million years ago when lions and hippos roamed Trafalgar Square, and the entire local population could fit on a double decker bus! See how the River Thames brought invading Vikings, merchants, pilgrims and soldiers from all over the world into the heart of the city. Learn about Roman Londoners who liked to dine on dormice and encounter the glamour, grandeur, sleaze and disease of the medieval capital with stories of wealthy merchants and survivors of the Black Death.

Opening Times
Mon - Sat, 10am - 5.50pm &
Sun, 12 - 5.50pm.

Admission
Free
Travel
Tube: St Paul’s
Access & facilities
Wheelchair accessible

We offer induction loops and large print text only version of our entire print (on request)

Café is open Mon – Sat, 10am – 5.30pm & Sun, 11.30am - 5.30pm.

Other points of interest
For food or drink try Smith of Smithfields or any of the many bars on St John’s Street.

Museum of London


Fri
3 Oct
2008 15:00
Fire fighting...with leather? at Museum of London
Leather is not usually associated with fire-fighting! However, for many centuries it was used by fire fighters for both protective clothing and equipment. Meet Rob Payton, our Deputy Head of Conservation, to find out about how the clothing and equipment were made and get the chance to look at X-rays and handle genuine helmets and fire buckets from the Museum's collections. This talk is part of our Conservation in Action series.
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Talks Adults
Sat
4 Oct
2008 14:30
Caribbean delight at Museum in Docklands
Exploring Caribbean fruits and vegetables with Valerie Bloom's colourful story and make a picture book of your favourite foods to take home.
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Workshops Families
Sat
4 Oct
2008 12:30
13:30
Sailor's 1000 stories at Museum in Docklands
Put on your sailor cap and join museum staff in the Caribbean rhyming story Ackee, Breadfruit, Callaloo by Valerie Bloom. How many new fruits and vegetables will you find?
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Storytelling Families
Sun
5 Oct
2008 13:00
14:15
15:30
Caribbean Stories and Music at Museum of London
Listen to Caribbean stories and music by Alex D. Great. Then learn how to play the steel pans. This event is for under fives and their carers.
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Storytelling All
Sun
5 Oct
2008 11:30
Story time at Museum of London
Join the Museum's hosts to discover stories from and about London. You could discover whether William Night became a Knight, if sparrow Samuel could return all the lost items he's found or solve the clues in our Roman game. To find out story dates call the booking office.
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Storytelling Families
Sun
5 Oct
2008 14:00

Walk: Early black writers & radicals at Museum of London
This walk takes us on the trail of well known activists such as Marcus Garvey, who used London as a base, as well as lesser-known writers such as the 19th century editor Celestine Edwards and the publisher Duse Mohamed Ali. It also focuses on late 18th century and early 19th century Black revolutionaries and writers, including Robert Wedderburn and William Davidson, and examines the part they played in the revolutionary and abolitionist struggles of the time.
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Walks Adults
Mon
6 Oct
2008 13:00
Babies and carers group at Museum in Docklands
Come and join our gentle drop-in session for babies aged 6-18 months and their carers. Held in our Mudlarks gallery the session includes soft play, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
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Drop-in All
Mon
6 Oct
2008 18:30
London: Roman times to the Great Fire at Museum of London
This evening class explores how London evolved from its Roman beginnings through periods of decay and destruction as Saxon, Viking and Norman invaders made their mark. This course will examine London's government, livery companies, mediaeval expansion in ecclesiastical ownership, and the cultural and physical effects of religious upheavals in the sixteenth century. We will also consider how the increasing population in Tudor times affected citizens' commerce, health and social lives. The course concludes with a look at the Civil War and the Great Fire. There will be guided walks, and visits to the Museum of London's collections. Students will gain 30 CATS points at Level 4. This course is run in partnership with Birkbeck College, University of London, Faculty of Continuing Education. Tutor: Robin Densem. Duration of course: 2 terms/ 22 weeks. Term 1: 6 October-15 December 08; Term 2: 12 January-30 March 09. Course reference: FFHI058S4ACB CE.
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Courses Adults
Mon
6 Oct
2008 10:15

Messy Mondays at Museum in Docklands
Come and use your senses to explore a variety of art materials. Special monthly creative session as part of our Toddlers and Carers' group. For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.
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Workshops All
Mon
6 Oct
2008 10:15

Toddler's and Carer's group at Museum in Docklands
Come to our weekly session for children aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. The session involves soft play, rhyme time, play materials and refreshments. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.
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Special community events All
Wed
8 Oct
2008 10:30
Older People's Day at Museum in Docklands
The Museum in Docklands is hosting an action packed event to mark Older People's Day. This is in conjunction with Tower Hamlets Council and various voluntary groups in Tower Hamlets The days programme includes line dancing, singing, tours and performance by the Connaught Opera!
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Special community events Adults
Wed
8 Oct
2008 15:30
Toddler's and Carer's Group at Museum of London
Come along and see our toddler's and carer's group! Have fun playing, singing and taking part in art activities every week! For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers.
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Special community events All
Thu
9 Oct
2008 14:00

Amphitheatre visits at Museum of London
A chance to see the excavated remains of London's only Roman amphitheatre preserved beneath the Guildhall Yard. Ticket includes a guided tour with Roman Curator, Jenny Hall and entrance to the Guildhall Art Gallery.
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Visits Adults
Thu
9 Oct
2008 10:15
Under 5's Storytime at Museum in Docklands
Come and listen to a story in one of our galleries and join in with a rhyme or two! A short session led by one of the Museum's team in a gallery location.
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Storytelling All
Sat
11 Oct
2008 12:30
14:30
15:30
Running 1000 miles to freedom at Museum in Docklands
Discover the inspiring story of Ellen Craft, the talk of Victorian London. Through Ellen's audacity and ingenuity she overcame many dangers to become a celebrated abolitionist.
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