We tell the story of the London Borough of Islington through exhibitions & events for all ages. Read our blog at https://xitter.cf/t.co/NngkxxgFjC. Header by @lucialvinti
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This Saturday morning, 11am at @IslingtonMuseum, a free talk on how our small borough made a big impact on British LGBT+ history.
Part of Finsbury Winter Warmers.
Refreshments will be served!
No need to book, just turn up.
Islington Museum retweeted
A musical Winter Warmers event at @IslingtonMuseum with the Angels of Kaos choir. Lots of fabulous voices and we loved it.
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We are delighted to partner with @clubkali to bring South Asian LGBTQ+ heritage to @IslingtonMuseum.
Featuring oral histories, chai chats, film screenings, arts & crafts and more.
Saturday February 8. 1.30- 4.30pm
Tickets are free but please sign up.
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Islington Museum is closed from December 22-29 during the Christmas break.
We re-open on Monday December 30, with regular opening hours, Monday - Saturday, 10am-5pm (closed Wednesdays).
Thank you to all our visitors over the past year, we look forward to welcoming you in 2025!
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Join sound artist Jamie Turner for a listening walk through Bunhill, followed by graphic scoring at the St Luke's Community Centre.
Part of @StLukesTrust Open Studios weekend.
20 October, 1pm. FREE!
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Islington Museum retweeted
🍴On Tue 1st October forum+ is Cooking With Pride at St Luke's Community Centre!
With our friends @StLukesTrust we will be guided through the steps to prepare, cook & enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine🥘
🎟️More info & booking at eventbrite.co.uk/e/cooking-w…🏳️🌈#lgbt #islington #community
Join sound artist Jamie Turner for a listening walk through Bunhill, followed by graphic scoring at the St Luke's Community Centre.
Part of @StLukesTrust Open Studios weekend.
20 October, 1pm. FREE!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/finsbury-…
Islington Museum retweeted
Applications are now being taken for our much praised tour guiding course. islingtonguidedwalks.com/our…
#TourGuide #Course #Clerkenwell #TrainingAndDevelopment
We are organising two walks with @FCityGardens of Bunhill Fields, where you can go beyond the railings to learn more about the nature, biodiversity and history of this urban oasis in South Islington.
Walks are FREE but booking is essential.
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Islington Museum retweeted
'Lloyd's Dairy Amwell Street' by Geoffrey Fletcher, 1971, and the same view now. The shop is now vintage/mid-century furniture seller 1963etc. The painting, and others by Fletcher, is currently in the 'Our Islington' exhibition at the @IslingtonMuseum
#Clerkenwell #Islington #EC1 – at Islington, London
Thank you to all who came to the opening last night of Our Islington! An exhibition that celebrates local art by well-known and unknown artists in Islington.
The exhibition is now open to everyone, Monday - Saturday, from 10am (the Museum is closed on Wednesdays).
Islington Museum retweeted
2/2. The 1819 view is by Augustus Charles Pugin, artist, draughtsman and father of Augustus Welby Pugin (leading light of 19th century Gothic Revival architecture). This print, and others, are in the excellent 'Our Islington' exhibition at the @IslingtonMuseum on St John Street. – at Islington, London
Islington Museum retweeted
Tonight we kicked off our Reds on the Green programme joint with @IslingtonBC exploring the life of radical John Wilkes
We enjoyed a fascinating telling of his biography from @GeorgianLords interspersed with theatrical readings from Wilkes’ speeches & articles by Michael Elwyn
Islington Museum's new exhibition, Our Islington, opens today!
Featuring never-before-seen works, beloved classics and a chance to have art by YOU hanging on our walls.
Free Entry. Families Welcome. ALL are welcome!
Monday - Saturday. Closed Wednesdays.
Islington Museum retweeted
An exciting new exhibition is opening at Islington Museum!
On Thur 12th Sept enjoy a guided tour & be among the first to explore Our Islington Art of the Borough!
🎟️Booking is essential & can be made at eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-vis…
#islingtonmuseum #ourislington #guidedtour 🏳️🌈
Come along this Thursday June 13th to @StJohnsGate and hear about Wat Tyler and the Peasants' Revolt, with historian James Crossley, author of the essential history of the Revolt, 'Spectres of John Ball'.
Part of the REDS ON THE GREEN series.
6.30-8pm. Free! Just show up.
Islington Museum is open as usual over the next week, including Saturday 30 March, apart from:
Friday 29 March - closed
Sunday 31 March - closed
Monday 1 April - closed.
Just a few tickets remaining -- get them while you can!
Celebrate St Patrick's Day and learn all about Arsenal and the Irish with a FREE guided heritage walk by @IslingtonWalks on Sunday, March 17th.
With thanks to @LDNIrishCentre and @Arsenal for making this possible.
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Islington Museum retweeted
Did you know we offer guided tours of our historic building - jam-packed with displays & unique artefacts & the opportunity to visit Lenin’s office - every Monday at midday - book here eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour-of-t…
Islington Museum retweeted
Celebrate St Patrick's Day and learn all about Arsenal and the Irish with a FREE guided heritage walk by @IslingtonWalks on Sunday, March 17th.
With thanks to @LDNIrishCentre and @Arsenal for making this possible.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/arsenal-a…