Exhibition / museum / tings recommendations?

[blossie33]

It's been some years since I visited Pollocks Toy museum - must go again!
Some of the toys are a bit spooky if you're in the room on your own!

Ian Visits was at the Sherlock Holmes museum recently, here is his opinion..

A visit to the Sherlock Holmes museum

At 221B Baker Street is a museum devoted to that most famous of amateur detectives, Sherlock Holmes. Actually, there isn't, but bear with me.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

I would give it a go for the entertainment but, as he says, it's rather expensive!

 

[hash tag]

The Holmes museum has crossed the radar again is because Mrs Tag has recently had a meeting or two with a leading figure in the Sherlock Holmes Society (but nothing to do with this).

SHERLOCK HOLMES SOCIETY

The Sherlock Holmes Society of the Cape Fear ( SHSCF ) is an organization for people who share a common interest in the greatest consulting detective of all time, Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

www.sherlockholmessociety.com

 

[Elpenor]

I’m popping to the Museum of London and hopefully the Docklands branch too when I’m next in London. Last went in the year 2000 I think!

 

[Puddy_Tat]

I’m popping to the Museum of London

get on with it - it's closing at the end of the year prior to moving to Smithfield

Home

Uncover London's hidden stories and unexpected treasures. Visit in person at London Museum Docklands or explore our online collections and stories.

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

 

[Elpenor]

get on with it - it's closing at the end of the year prior to moving to Smithfield

Home

Uncover London's hidden stories and unexpected treasures. Visit in person at London Museum Docklands or explore our online collections and stories.

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Early April, booked my train ticket already

I was prompted by remembering something my Mum had (a badge) was in the museum as part of an exhibit, so I went to look for my mums badge, realised I’ve lost it So will go to the museum to look at their badge instead.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

a few other suggestions for the thread

Homepage - Brunel Museum

(i did a half day there as a london open house volunteer a few years ago - looks like the tunnel shaft is a bit more accessible now, it involved crawling through a fairly small entrance then)

Kirkaldy's Testing Works

(worth a brief visit - not open all that often.)

Charlton Athletic Museum – Charlton Athletic Museum

 

[Numbers]

Has anyone been to the Bob Marley One Love exhibition at the Saatchi?

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE EXPERIENCE » Saatchi Gallery

The Bob Marley One Love Experience makes its global debut at London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery for a limited ten-week exhibition this February. This unique experience will showcase unseen Marley photographs and memorabilia whilst immersing audiences on a journey through his lifestyle, passions...

www.saatchigallery.com

 

[Puddy_Tat]

horniman museum at forest hill currently has a cats and dogs exhibition

although i expect the walrus is still in residence

 

[blossie33]

I’m popping to the Museum of London and hopefully the Docklands branch too when I’m next in London. Last went in the year 2000 I think!

The Docklands branch is not closing.
I've not been there yet, it looks a bit of an odd place to get into as per the street level map - seemed you have to walk over a bridge and I have a bit of a phobia about crossing them. Let me know if you go!

I was so relieved when someone told me a way I could get into the Museum of London without going across one of those walkways over the road

 

[blossie33]

Has anyone been to the Bob Marley One Love exhibition at the Saatchi?

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE EXPERIENCE » Saatchi Gallery

The Bob Marley One Love Experience makes its global debut at London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery for a limited ten-week exhibition this February. This unique experience will showcase unseen Marley photographs and memorabilia whilst immersing audiences on a journey through his lifestyle, passions...

www.saatchigallery.com

It looks good but rather expensive I thought so very much doubt I'd go.

 

[hash tag]

I thought the arguments about the Museum of Londons move were still ongoing and was not yet definite and even if they were, it won't be reopening in its new
home for a year or two.

 

[blossie33]

I thought the arguments about the Museum of Londons move were still ongoing and was not yet definite and even if they were, it won't be reopening in its new
home for a year or two.

I think it's been definitely on the cards for some time now. They were doing tours showing people what they were going to do with the space a couple or so years ago and I believe they have also done some preparatory work there?

 

[hash tag]

I thought the move was done and dusted but this popped up a few days ago Butchers claim Royal Charter to stay in the City of London - Duchetridao

Looking forward to this Executions

I just found out that there were still public executions taking place in London when the Underground was running.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

The Docklands branch is not closing.
I've not been there yet, it looks a bit of an odd place to get into as per the street level map - seemed you have to walk over a bridge and I have a bit of a phobia about crossing them. Let me know if you go!

only if you are trying to get there from Canary Wharf DLR / Jubilee Line (and even then think there's a long way round you could use)

no bridges involved if you walk from West India Quay DLR (ground level image here) - if you're OK with using a DLR station that's up in the air (pretty sure it has lifts as well as stairs)

Alternatively, looks like you can walk through from Westferry Station bus stops although you can't street view all the way through.

 

[Elpenor]

My plan is to walk from the M of L main branch to Bank and then get on the DLR. Jubilee back to Waterloo for my train back to the SW

 

[Numbers]

It looks good but rather expensive I thought so very much doubt I'd go.

We went to this. £24 a ticket, but you could then also peruse most of the Saatchi gallery - we seen it as a treat and we spend more on worse iykwim.

It was good tho’, tbf there isn't much to it but there is some great rare photos. Highlight is/was the Capitol Studios session video, we watched the whole ting and it was like being at a gig, the Wailers at their absolute best for me.

 

[Chz]

It's been some years since I visited Pollocks Toy museum - must go again!
Some of the toys are a bit spooky if you're in the room on your own!

Ian Visits was at the Sherlock Holmes museum recently, here is his opinion..

A visit to the Sherlock Holmes museum

At 221B Baker Street is a museum devoted to that most famous of amateur detectives, Sherlock Holmes. Actually, there isn't, but bear with me.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

I would give it a go for the entertainment but, as he says, it's rather expensive!

Just to say, Pollock's has closed due to some sort of disagreement with the freeholder.

Pollock’s Toy Museum forced to close

Central London's wonderfully quirky toy museum has been forced to close after it was unable to secure a new lease with the landlords.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

I feel a right mug, because I've worked practically around the corner for years and always thought "Next week, I should visit the Toy Museum" and never did. I thought it would be there forever.

 

[ska invita]

It's been some years since I visited Pollocks Toy museum - must go again!
Some of the toys are a bit spooky if you're in the room on your own!

Ian Visits was at the Sherlock Holmes museum recently, here is his opinion..

A visit to the Sherlock Holmes museum

At 221B Baker Street is a museum devoted to that most famous of amateur detectives, Sherlock Holmes. Actually, there isn't, but bear with me.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

I would give it a go for the entertainment but, as he says, it's rather expensive!

thanks...and this in the comments was a great read

 

[ska invita]

ive never been to the museum of london partly i think as i cant work out where it is in that nightmare bit of the City but as its closing im going to make an effort
just checked what is on and theres this as a side exhibit
i doubt its amazing but it is about SE London so Ill probably get something out of it

London Museum Docklands

Pop along to our beautiful riverside setting and step into 400 years of London Docklands history – free and open to all.

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

"A free display exploring the central role food plays in Black enterprise and identity in South East London"

ETA: The Barbican one is closed, this is in teh Docklands site

 

[blossie33]

Just to say, Pollock's has closed due to some sort of disagreement with the freeholder.

Pollock’s Toy Museum forced to close

Central London's wonderfully quirky toy museum has been forced to close after it was unable to secure a new lease with the landlords.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

I feel a right mug, because I've worked practically around the corner for years and always thought "Next week, I should visit the Toy Museum" and never did. I thought it would be there forever.

Yes, I heard about that yesterday, very sad.
I didn't get round to visiting again either.

 

[hash tag]

ive never been to the museum of london partly i think as i cant work out where it is in that nightmare bit of the City but as its closing im going to make an effort
just checked what is on and theres this as a side exhibit
i doubt its amazing but it is about SE London so Ill probably get something out of it

London Museum Docklands

Pop along to our beautiful riverside setting and step into 400 years of London Docklands history – free and open to all.

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

"A free display exploring the central role food plays in Black enterprise and identity in South East London"

ETA: The Barbican one is closed, this is in teh Docklands site

Great museum and I have visited a few times, last time was for the thing on executions.
Enjoy.

 

[Epona]

ive never been to the museum of london partly i think as i cant work out where it is in that nightmare bit of the City but as its closing im going to make an effort
just checked what is on and theres this as a side exhibit
i doubt its amazing but it is about SE London so Ill probably get something out of it

London Museum Docklands

Pop along to our beautiful riverside setting and step into 400 years of London Docklands history – free and open to all.

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

"A free display exploring the central role food plays in Black enterprise and identity in South East London"

ETA: The Barbican one is closed, this is in teh Docklands site

The Museum of London is fucking ace, really good bits on social history.

(Am now confused because I thought the London Wall site closed already?)
EDIT: Ah ok that exhibition is at the Docklands site, I've not actually been there although should definitely make an effort soon!

 

[Puddy_Tat]

EDIT: Ah ok that exhibition is at the Docklands site, I've not actually been there although should definitely make an effort soon!

would recommend it (i've not been there since before teh plague)

urban outing?

pub afterwards would probably mean choice between somewhere bloody expensive or the wetherspoons next door...

 

[scifisam]

would recommend it (i've not been there since before teh plague)

urban outing?

pub afterwards would probably mean choice between somewhere bloody expensive or the wetherspoons next door...

There are a few decent pubs round there, but the Wetherspoons isn't actually bad.

 

[Numbers]

would recommend it (i've not been there since before teh plague)

urban outing?

pub afterwards would probably mean choice between somewhere bloody expensive or the wetherspoons next door...

Count me in, no distance from mine and I’ve never been to the Docklands one.

 

[Numbers]

Museum (not Wether’s) that is I’ve never been to, was barred from a few of the pubs down dem ends around the time (early/mid 00’s) Mrs Numbers worked for the Mirror.

 

[Epona]

This is an excellent idea especially at this time of year when the weather is likely to be lousy, we could do museum followed by East London Drinks nearby.

 

[Epona]

Need to fit it around Stig's drinks in Feb, but I'm well up for this. I also put my hand up to organise a N London drinks at some point soon too but can do that after.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

 

[Epona]

I don't mind doing the organisy bit, have checked in with Stig about her drinks so once we know a date for that I'm quite happy to start a thread/poll for Feb dates for this unless someone else wants to do that