Just because the Museum of London In the City is closed while moving from Barbican to West Smithfield doesn’t mean it is inactive. Rather the reverse. On Friday and Saturday last week the Museum launched Play Cycles “a new pop-up play programme bringing free, drop-in family-friendly play and art activities for all ages to parks, … Continue reading “Museum of London gets out and about on its Play Cycles”
There won’t be a Bartholomew Fair this year – but still much to explore around Smithfield and elsewhere in support of the Destination City programme. Developing a Museum of the Streets could be one way to put on a good show, and build a partnership for future celebrations. See update at the end a on … Continue reading “Revisiting a Museum of the Streets”
Last weekend was the first time that the Hidden Garden of Cloth Fair had joined more than 100 others in the London Open Garden programme, and it was a great success. Ten years ago the garden of St Bartholomew the Great was overgrown, and when Bernadette Skehan moved into a flat overlooking the space she … Continue reading “Cloth Fair Hidden Garden attracts the crowds”
Update July 24 2024: the Museum has launched its new website, with a full explanation of how Market buildings will be transformed. The London Society organises excellent walks and talks, and last week I was delighted to be able to join in a “sneak peek” organised by director Rob Fiehn just down the road at … Continue reading “The London Society offers a “sneak peek” into the site of the new London Museum”