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Museum of London Online

The Museum of London have been doing some great stuff with their website recently, including an upcoming events RSS feed, and the Google Maps powered Map My London where you can record your own memories in London, and where they are of.

Mia has also pointed out that there is now a Museum of London Flickr group as the museum now permits photography. It’s great to see this happening – museums opening up, and encouraging interaction. The Museum’s ‘official’ Flickr account (MoL_Learning – “Molly“) is also well worth a look.

Latest 2 events at the Museum of London (live from their RSS feed):

Under 5s storytime
Join us in our galleries for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term-time, then come and play in Mudlarks.<p>Date: 11 March 2010. <br />Times: 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/o71dz885nPo" height="1" width="1"/>

ARP Warden
Meet an air raid precaution warden and hear about her work and efforts to keep people safe during World War II<p>Date: 13 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:30; 14:30; 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/4ZULegua-OQ" height="1" width="1"/>

ARP Warden
Meet an Air Raid Precaution Warden and hear about her work and efforts to keep people safe during World War II<p>Date: 13 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:30; 14:30; 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/3I3_qox4SMg" height="1" width="1"/>

Upstairs downstairs
Belgravia is one of the most exclusive areas of London, but at the end of the nineteenth-century it was also home to an army of domestic servants, most of them women and girls. The basement stairs and attic windows of the grand houses are a reminder of when those in service 'lived at the top but worked at the bottom.' Join this tour that gives centre stage to the work and lives of cooks, maids and 'tweenies.'<p>Date: 13 March 2010. <br />Times: 14:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/IthdOS5PVe4" height="1" width="1"/>

Lines, dots and dashes
Prehistoric pottery was beautifully decorated. Get stuck in and make your own pot inspired by those on display.<p>Date: 14 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:30; 14:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/-7WdmcEaKPw" height="1" width="1"/>

Little Mudlarks toddlers group: Musical Mondays
Sing, rhyme and play together in this special monthly musical session as part of our Little Mudlarks toddlers group.<p>Date: 15 March 2010. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/roDZbOUtlBU" height="1" width="1"/>

London, Sugar & Slavery
Take a guided tour of our thought-provoking gallery that delves into London's involvement in transatlantic slavery.<p>Date: 15 March 2010. <br />Times: 13:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/DjRXf7P1K9Q" height="1" width="1"/>

Mini Mudlarks babies group: Musical Mondays
Sing, rhyme and play together in this special monthly musical session as part of our Mini Mudlarks babies group.<p>Date: 15 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:45<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/ycc7H4LQ7mE" height="1" width="1"/>

Little Moles toddlers group
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time in this fun, hands-on and creative session.<p>Date: 17 March 2010. <br />Times: 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/RCP0Jfs7sK4" height="1" width="1"/>

Medieval trade
Find out about medieval trade links and sought after products of the times in this gallery tour with curator Jackie Keily.<p>Date: 17 March 2010. <br />Times: 14:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/vr1GfQ_NYks" height="1" width="1"/>

Mini Moles babies group
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time. This session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.<p>Date: 17 March 2010. <br />Times: 11:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/4Tv0OBx1-jE" height="1" width="1"/>

A very corporate affair: London's slave trade
Although the slave trade in London evolved earlier than in Bristol and Liverpool, curator Tom Wareham tells how London's commercial complexity obscured its role for 150 years. Tom outlines the development of London's role and the nature of its links with the slave trade.<p>Date: 18 March 2010. <br />Times: 13:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/bRiBuL3xsbg" height="1" width="1"/>

Under 5s storytime
Join us in our galleries for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term-time, then come and play in Mudlarks.<p>Date: 18 March 2010. <br />Times: 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/o71dz885nPo" height="1" width="1"/>

Pilgrim badges
Medieval pilgrims travelled across the country to visit churches holding holy relics. Lead badges were produced and sold as keepsakes for these pilgrims over many centuries. Excavations have revealed examples with delicate and intricate detail, which enables them to be traced back to specific saints and churches, both countrywide and worldwide. They would have had a very precise meaning for the pilgrim and would have been a highly valued personal possession. The London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre is getting out from the stores some of the finest examples, many of which have never been on display before, giving visitors a unique chance to look at and handle these extraordinary objects. Archive staff will be available to answer your questions and tell you more information about the badges.<p>Date: 19 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/lPRv5eOyYpU" height="1" width="1"/>

A whale's tale
Explore our collections to find whale related objects, be inspired by beautiful whale music and create a short story book about these mysterious creatures.<p>Date: 20 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:30; 14:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/wRble-qz8FY" height="1" width="1"/>

The art of...oil painting
This weekend course is the first of a new series of practical art workshops exploring traditional painting techniques with a modern twist. It is a practical course in which participants will experiment and learn different ways of using oils using the Museum's art collection on display as a source of inspiration. The course will take place in our new Clore Learning Centre. During the course participants will learn about the historical context, symbolism and traditional techniques used to create some of the oil paintings in the Museum's galleries. Participants will investigate the versatility of this medium, whether used thick in impasto or thinly in glazes and find out what the process 'fat over lean' entails. Participants will capture their ideas by drawing, sketching and/or photographing objects and oil paintings on display. Ideas will then be taken back to the informal setting of our studio, where the tutor, Isabel Benavides, will demonstrate key techniques. No previous experience is necessary All art materials provided, but participants will need to bring: o an apron o pencils o sketchbook o camera (not essential) To enrol, please contact our Box Office on 0207 001 9844. Isabel Benavides describes herself as a creative practitioner. She has a background in visual arts and illustration, and works in a range of traditional media, including gesso, oil painting, watercolour, gouache and ink. During her early career she drew illustrations for the production of Tony the Tiger cameras and stack-up figurines of Rug Rats! Today Isabel continues to paint. Her work in watercolour, ink, oil paints and pencil now informs and influences her work as a milliner. Her work as a hat maker can be viewed at http://www.issyb.co.uk. Her recent projects have included making hats for Ascot June 2009, running Fabulous Fascinator workshops with adults and investigating the transient nature of environmental art in woodland with a primary school in South London. <p>Date: 20 March 2010. <br />Times: 10:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/RxcgZ_j50Mg" height="1" width="1"/>

Boudica in London
Find out what survived Boudica's visit to London. Hear her story, discover why she decided to fight against the Romans and learn about her brave victories and final defeat.<p>Date: 21 March 2010. <br />Times: 13:00; 14:00; 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/PekZLQ9QFrc" height="1" width="1"/>

Dockyard dictionary
Spoken-word artist Germander Speedwell marks World Poetry Day by leading a wordy wander around the docks, spotting nautical curiosities and performing en route her factual but fun pieces about the Thames and its dockyards. From ship names and shellfish to curious cargoes and strange occupations, Germander will explain many of the interesting examples of nomenclature and terminology she has found in the Museum of Docklands and elsewhere, and point out examples and evidence along the way. Germander Speedwell collects words and terminology on overlooked or unexpected subjects, and crafts these into spoken word pieces, in combinations that are packed with plosives, littered with alliteration, riddled with rhythm and resound with assonance. Her favourite subject areas are place names, natural history and nautical subjects, and she has researched and written many pieces about the Thames and Thames Estuary. <p>Date: 21 March 2010. <br />Times: 11:00; 13:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/uG8RQw2bCys" height="1" width="1"/>

The Sampler
Enjoy some of the most exhilarating poetry that London's contemporary poets have to offer, in an afternoon hosted by Christopher Horton. Limited open mic slots are also available so join in by registering half an hour before the event starts.<p>Date: 21 March 2010. <br />Times: 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/XXPP2VsI2d8" height="1" width="1"/>

Little Mudlarks toddlers group
Learn, play and explore together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. This session is for children who are walking-5 years and their carers and involves soft play, rhyme time, play materials and refreshments.<p>Date: 22 March 2010. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/_lcuLDO6ed4" height="1" width="1"/>

Mini Mudlarks babies group
Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. The session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.<p>Date: 22 March 2010. <br />Times: 12:45<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/FaVCWTISenU" height="1" width="1"/>

Sarah Wise
Listen to authors speak about research undertaken for their books and the links to Museum objects and displays that will feature in our new Galleries of Modern London opening in the spring. Sarah Wise, author of 'The Blackest Streets', discusses the nature of the crowded slums of nineteenth-century London, mapped by pioneering social researcher Charles Booth in 1886.<p>Date: 23 March 2010. <br />Times: 19:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/-ZDzUdssxvk" height="1" width="1"/>

Little Moles toddlers group
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time in this fun, hands-on and creative session.<p>Date: 24 March 2010. <br />Times: 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/RCP0Jfs7sK4" height="1" width="1"/>

Mini Moles babies group
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time. This session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.<p>Date: 24 March 2010. <br />Times: 11:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/4Tv0OBx1-jE" height="1" width="1"/>