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):
Jack the Ripper, the 21st century investigation
A retired police murder squad detective, Trevor Marriott,discusses his lengthy investigation into the case of Jack the Ripper, and reveals evidence never previously published.Wilberforce Society Chairman Bill Beadle will be giving a talk on his forthcoming book, 'The Execution of Jack the Ripper' due for publication next Spring. Frogg Moody will be promoting his new book charting the murder in 1908 of Edwin Haskell (due for publication in late September 2008), and co-written with author Bruce Purvis. This unsolved murder was investigated by Chief Inspector Dew two years before the Crippen case and contains lots of previously unpublished reports by Inspector Dew. There will also be a questions & answer session at the end of this afternoon's presentation In association with the Whitechapel Society<p>Date: 06 September 2008. <br />Times: 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/372715058" height="1" width="1"/>
Pirate puppetmaking
Enjoy stories of adventure from the book 'Captain Abdul's Pirate School', then make your own puppet of your favourite character to take home.<p>Date: 06 September 2008. <br />Times: 14:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/372707747" height="1" width="1"/>
Sailor's 1000 stories
Put on your sailor hat and join the museum staff to enjoy and act out a story of naughtiness and adventures in Captain Abdul's Pirate School by Colin McNaughton. <p>Date: 06 September 2008. <br />Times: 12:30; 13:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/372649161" height="1" width="1"/>
The Great Fire Anniversary Walk
In 1666 most of the medieval City was destroyed by one of the most catastrophic events in London's history. See the house of the King's baker in Pudding Lane where the fire started during the early hours of September 2nd, follow the route of its spread and meet the heroes and villains of three days of mayhem: Samuel Pepys who left us the best records in his diaries; Sir Christopher Wren who rebuilt the ancient churches and St Paul's Cathedral; and the Lord Mayor who took to his bed. The walk finishes at Pye Corner where the fire was extinguished. You are then free to go on to the Museum of London for a look at the London's Burning exhibition.<p>Date: 06 September 2008. <br />Times: 14:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/145492591" height="1" width="1"/>
Make a Roman Temple
Become a Roman builder and re-create the Temple of Mithras. This event is aimed at children ages 3-6 years old and their carers.<p>Date: 07 September 2008. <br />Times: 13:00; 14:00; 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/373394496" height="1" width="1"/>
Story time
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.<p>Date: 07 September 2008. <br />Times: 11:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/373345723" height="1" width="1"/>
Babies and carers group
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.<p>Date: 08 September 2008. <br />Times: 13:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/369903353" height="1" width="1"/>
Toddler's and Carer's group
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.<p>Date: 08 September 2008. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/155551565" height="1" width="1"/>
Amphitheatre visits
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.<p>Date: 09 September 2008. <br />Times: 14:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/149209155" height="1" width="1"/>
Recent acquisitions
Come and find out how our collections are being developed and what objects are being acquired to support the redevelopment of our modern galleries, which will reopen in 2010.<p>Date: 10 September 2008. <br />Times: 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/156438327" height="1" width="1"/>
Toddler's and Carer's Group
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.<p>Date: 10 September 2008. <br />Times: 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/251316170" height="1" width="1"/>
Alcohol and Social Morality
Dr Kate Bradley from the University of Kent looks at the dreadful effects of alcohol on the streets of Victorian London, and the efforts of reformers to promote temperance<p>Date: 11 September 2008. <br />Times: 13:10<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/377070418" height="1" width="1"/>
Under 5's Storytime
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. <p>Date: 11 September 2008. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/207028076" height="1" width="1"/>
Jack the Ripper and popular culture
This day conference chaired by Professor Clive Bloom will explore the reasons why Jack the Ripper has exercised such a strong and lasting hold on the popular imagination, inspiring hundreds of books, films, plays and graphic novels. Speakers include Sir Christopher Frayling, showing his 1988 BBC documentary, Alexandra Warwick, Martin Willis and Clive Bloom.<p>Date: 13 September 2008. <br />Times: 10:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/378811562" height="1" width="1"/>
The Pocahontas story
In December 1606, a group of English settlers left London for the New World. Captain John Smith sailed with the settlers and in a fascinating account of his experiences claimed that Princess Pocahontas saved him from execution.Find out the real story.<p>Date: 13 September 2008. <br />Times: 12:30; 14:30; 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/378867900" height="1" width="1"/>
Built in stone
Scary gargoyles and beautiful statues
are some of the art of the stonemasons who built beautiful London buildings. Meet a stonemason and discover some secrets of the trade and see if you've got what it takes to carve in stone.<p>Date: 14 September 2008. <br />Times: 12:30; 14:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/379592513" height="1" width="1"/>
Story time
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.<p>Date: 14 September 2008. <br />Times: 11:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/373345723" height="1" width="1"/>
Babies and carers group
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.<p>Date: 15 September 2008. <br />Times: 13:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/369903353" height="1" width="1"/>
Musical Mondays
Come along and express yourself through music. Special monthly session as part of our Toddler's and Carer's Group. For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.<p>Date: 15 September 2008. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/251316169" height="1" width="1"/>
Toddler's and Carer's group
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.<p>Date: 15 September 2008. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/155551565" height="1" width="1"/>
Roman fort gate
In AD 200 Londinium (the Roman City of London) was surrounded by a huge wall with a fort in the north west corner. Come and see the remains of its west gate beneath the streets right next to this Museum.<p>Date: 16 September 2008. <br />Times: 11:00; 12:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/209839097" height="1" width="1"/>
Toddler's and Carer's Group
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.<p>Date: 17 September 2008. <br />Times: 15:30<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/251316170" height="1" width="1"/>
Under 5's Storytime
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. <p>Date: 18 September 2008. <br />Times: 10:15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/207028076" height="1" width="1"/>
Fashion diversity
Mahogany Model Management & Untold presents Fashion Diversity at London Fashion Week to showcase new and established designers and models in an exclusive fashion show at the Museum of London.
This latest addition to London's fashion calendar is a platform for training and showcasing new designers and models alongside more established names with inspirational collections, new faces and offering a pathway from college to the high street.
Fashion Diversity is a collective of newly emerging models, designers and artists all encountering the same barriers when venturing into the wider world of high street design and fashion, often with no real platform to express themselves. Mahogany Model Management and Untold seeks to redress that balance.
Fridays shows and the first one on Saturday will showcase both established and up-and-coming UK designers. The final show on Saturday afternoon showcases the work of 10 designers from schools and colleges across London. Their designs will be influenced by the costumes in the Museum's own stores from the 1960s and 1970s. Arrive in plenty of time for the best spot on the catwalk!
This event is also in collaboration with the Friends of Fashion.
<p>Date: 19 September 2008. <br />Times: 13:00; 15:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/384131440" height="1" width="1"/>
Walk: From ruins to regeneration
Join Cwti Green and discover where ancient ruins, medieval buildings and Georgian edifices rub up against brand spanking new structures in the city. This walk traces the history of the city from the Romans onwards through the different types of buildings that still survive and are being built, both sacred and secular, controversial and conventional, modern and venerable.<p>Date: 19 September 2008. <br />Times: 14:00<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MuseumOfLondonGroupUpcomingEvents/~4/384168336" height="1" width="1"/>
Hi Tom, thanks for this, sorry I didn’t spot it until now! I just saw from the Feedburner stats that the events feed you consume here had brought a couple of people to our site so I thought I’d investigate. You’re very kind about us, we try to do some slightly innovative things but I’m only too aware of where we fall short in some of the basics. Look out for the microformats, too, and stuff like embedded google calendar buttons on events pages, or links to FindInALibrary on the MoLAS publications pages (as soon as they get around to signing it off).
You set the bar for archaeology, though, keep it up. And tell Ken Lymer to get some work done (assuming he’s started now?)