{"title": "Severndroog Castle History Project", "start": "2026-11-05T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Severndroog Castle", "address": "SE18 3RT London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["history/local-history", "community"], "description": "Severndroog Castle History Project is a free monthly meeting held in the castle's Courtyard or Tearoom, open to anyone with an interest in history and no experience needed. It is a collaboration between the Severndroog Castle Trust and the University of Hertfordshire, aiming to reinterpret the Castle's history, catalogue existing materials, and explore its meaning as a 21st century community heritage site. Attendees can share memories, photos and stories of the castle, discuss its interpretation, and help gather community stories, with an oral history collection activity planned. The project is community-led, with academic support for workshops and research skills, and those unable to attend can contribute by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/severndroog-castle-history-project-38504/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/66e119e3dff01a9ba8a19cc40cd4ab147aa3111baec1f4fcff415f95d05dbc4c-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-05T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Severndroog Castle", "address": "SE18 3RT London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "After Dark Visit to the Viewing Platform", "start": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Severndroog Castle", "address": "SE18 3RT London", "price": "From £7.5", "price_from": "7.50", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["community"], "description": "An After Dark Visit to the Viewing Platform is a rare evening opening of the castle's rooftop, offering views over the lights of London. It is run by Severndroog Castle, a small independent charity that receives no regular funding, and proceeds help keep the castle open for the community. Visitors are admitted in 20-minute timeslots in groups of up to ten, with access via a spiral staircase and no lift, and the event goes ahead in almost all weather. Afterwards, the Tea Room serves hot chocolate and seasonal treats stocked from local small businesses.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/after-dark-visit-to-the-viewing-platform-38505/", "official_url": "https://severndroogcastle.org.uk/etn/after-dark-visit-to-the-viewing-platform/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d2df4f19de36c824246de68c0fdb58917305ce78abad0501fd4d540b72056799-2000.webp"}, {"title": "November Producers’ Market", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Severndroog Castle", "address": "SE18 3RT London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "markets", "tags": ["food-drink"], "description": "The November Producers' Market is a monthly market held in the grounds around Severndroog Castle. It brings together stalls from local small businesses offering artisan cheeses, bread, gourmet sausages and vegetables, alongside the work of local artists and makers supporting Greenwich small enterprises. Entry to the market is free and no booking is needed, and the Castle and Viewing Platform are open from 10am with tickets sold by volunteers on the first floor.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/november-producers-market-38503/", "official_url": "https://severndroogcastle.org.uk/etn/november-producers-market/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f64d67d0d5af8a949dcaed0fbb7b157a291bbf219eb89d46a1e577dff5a1b908-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Trip to the London Museum Docklands", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/xBB43r0ZvakknUTYSyno", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/colonialism"], "description": "A guided trip to the London Museum Docklands, exploring the stories woven into the history of London's docks, from the slave trade and river policing to local communities and dockers' fight for workers' rights. It is part of Exploring History through Creativity, an adults-only series, with under-18s allowed only when supervised. This Halloween outing uncovers hidden histories and forgotten voices lingering in the Docklands' past. It is organised by Poplar Union and builds on their recent collage workshop.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/trip-to-the-london-museum-docklands-76763/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/trip-to-the-london-museum-docklands/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1292bd3a902f8f45f7bcc7bbad048bd9beab8e5dd2b4a2c3ce1303455de6bfc0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Family History Helpdesk", "start": "2026-09-29T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-03-30T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Valence House", "address": "Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["history/genealogy"], "description": "Family History Helpdesk is a drop-in session for people researching their family history, whether beginners or those who have hit a brick wall. Expert volunteers at Valence House offer help at the Local Studies Library in the Visitor Centre. 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Each episode traces the social and historical context of post-war Britain, from the Festival and the rise of social housing to work, culture and life in the East End today. The event also offers interactive exhibitions, a youth-created virtual reality game, poems, 50's inspired jewellery, live music and stories from 1951.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/premiere-festival-of-britain-in-poplar-podcast-39533/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e0477e1b85273bf876b13b64e2d17ba0ed1624b7265d53b2efb6a00a6a0263fa-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Exploring History through Creativity", "start": "2026-11-10T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/trip-to-st-annes-church-to-see-the-limehouse-chinatown-exhibition-myths-and-realities/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["history/london"], "description": "Free creative sessions exploring East End history through collage, photography, movement, singing, soundscapes and performance. They are facilitated by Tasnim Siddiqa Amin, a working-class Bangladeshi-British artist, theatremaker and activist from Poplar. Topics range from industrialisation, the dock strike and the match girls strike to the 1921 Poplar rates rebellion, London's first Chinatown, the closure of the docks and gentrification. Participants are invited to learn, explore and share their own stories.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/exploring-history-through-creativity-76781/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/exploring-history-through-creativity-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c5c76c0955c5c805baaf8f696b98cfb96488c7969381c7253b9835346617cdf4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tracing Posterity: Screening and Scanning Social", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Women’s Museum", "address": "Barking Wharf Square 4-5, IG11 7DQ", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002211966891?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "film", "tags": ["film/documentary", "history/black-history"], "description": "An evening of short films and archival footage followed by a communal scanning and sharing workshop. Curated by Abel Holsborough, it reflects on the representation of Black British histories in film archives and how selective memories are preserved. Led by and centring Black residents of Barking and Dagenham, it marks Black History Month and invites visitors to bring family photos, DVDs and tapes to be digitised for a borough-wide community archive. The programme includes Early Years by Morgan Quaintance, Super Sam by Sandi Hudson Francis, and Eileen's Party, a home movie by local resident Eileen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tracing-posterity-screening-and-scanning-social-40351/", "official_url": "https://womensmuseum.org.uk/events/tracing-posterity-screening-and-scanning-social/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b76e5b14dc4792c68dfe22d592716439c2265ed022594685261aea3707f3fcd5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Decolonising Kingston: The Living Archive", "start": "2026-10-30T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T17:00:00Z", "place": "Kingston History Centre", "address": "", "price": "FREE Admission", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/local-history"], "description": "The Living Archive is a community led exhibition exploring how history is recorded, who is remembered and how local people can become active authors of Kingston's story. It was developed through a partnership between the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Race and Equalities Council, local residents and artists, authors, curators and researchers Jaixia, Rong, and Jacqueline from Sharp Raiser Limited, and is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The exhibition celebrates the borough's diverse communities and addresses the underrepresentation of marginalized perspectives within local heritage archives, while honouring half a century of Kingston Race and Equalities Council's dedication to race equality, grassroots leadership, and cultural advocacy. Visitors can discover poems, personal stories, interviews, memories and artworks created during the project and contribute something of their own to Kingston's growing Living Archive.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/decolonising-kingston-the-living-archive-36790/", "official_url": "https://www.kingstonheritage.org.uk/events/decolonising-kingston-living-archive", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ce984631e8a6026bf07e259daf9699c69bfd68247f8eeca955640f22353b8582-600.webp"}, {"title": "Drop-in Arts & Crafts Session", "start": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "place": "Home", "address": "Deptford High Street 37, SE8 4AD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "A low-pressure drop-in arts and crafts session where anyone can pick art supplies from the venue's collection and get creative, with prompts and a free activity book of ideas for those unsure what to make. Entry is free, and free board games are on offer alongside a 2-4-1 happy hour cocktails deal from 4pm to 7pm and 10% off drinks for students. It takes place at Home Deptford on Deptford High Street.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-36536/", "official_url": "https://www.homedeptford.com/event-details/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-2026-10-28-13-00", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1441b13ffb9cd2169e3757a7e4ea624024bf22eebbffea3bee14ad39618e20c7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Social Wednesday", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Pay what you can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/KBsKmUCKKlvAgHEd7jVb", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/crochet", "games/board-games"], "description": "Social Wednesday is a weekly community evening of shared activities such as chess, board games, crochet, quilting and a reading corner. Poplar Union hosts it, with no instructors, so participants inspire one another and can share their own talents and ideas. Materials like wool, crochet hooks, books and quilting fabrics are supplied, and there is gentle music plus a tea and coffee area. It is for ages 18+ and you pay what you can.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/social-wednesday-76778/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/social-wednesday/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/72d9a3440017b09b226ed4da419be6c77257f4a00890b84d906d1b0fc08183ed-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Social Walks", "start": "2026-11-12T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lauderdale House", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["community", "history"], "description": "Social Walks is a monthly community walk, and on this day it is a free guided tour of the East side of Highgate Cemetery followed by a walk through Hampstead Heath, ending with complimentary tea and coffee. It is a Camden Council-funded project delivered in collaboration with Holly Lodge Community Centre and The Highgate Society. The walks aim to bring people together through connection, conversation and light exercise, helping reduce loneliness and isolation. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/social-walks-69937/", "official_url": "https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/social-walks", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5b4cdd83dbb9b9c8e6b29a9d7875c87854c80555c9bde47f09e648ea2f6eb624-600.webp"}, {"title": "Crafting is Connecting", "start": "2026-11-02T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1640423/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "Crafting is Connecting is a free knitting and crochet group that meets on the first Monday of each month. It is run by three volunteer knitting and crochet enthusiasts at The Create Place at St Margaret's House. Local community members meet in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting to work on their own projects, exchanging skills, ideas and advice. These are not formal classes, and materials and tools are provided, though attendees should bring their own knitting or crochet project.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/crafting-is-connecting-38780/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/workshop-crafting-is-connecting", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fcd91ea7321965c374fb9c8da431e649991d3b9d595d9ef300384c754366fd3d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Tots at the docks", "start": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["history/london", "literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "Tots at the docks is a free monthly drop-in play session for babies and toddlers under five and their carers, themed around London's past and present. It is run by the London Museum at London Museum Docklands in the historic heart of Canary Wharf, with activities changing each month, such as sensory areas, role play, soft toy sea creatures, a mini digger and puppet shows. On this day the theme is fairy tales, and entry may be limited during busy times.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tots-at-the-docks-37060/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/tots-at-the-docks/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/87e4ba3b7708a669e3aacb0050aecdbe7dd94b327fcba18cdeaccdf2b2001b5a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Walking Tour of Haggerston – part of Estate Talks", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "place": "The People Speak", "address": "Aberfeldy Street 27, London", "price": "Free - Booking required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/local-history"], "description": "A one-hour guided walking tour discovering the past and present of the Haggerston and Kingsland Estate, followed by about half an hour of conversation at a local coffee shop. It is part of Estate Talks, a programme of free public events, and is led by local resident and artist Elam Forrester. Participants can contribute to the tour and create their own map of the area. It is organised following local residents' interest in neighbourly get-togethers and sharing memories of the area.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/walking-tour-of-haggerston-part-of-estate-talks-39534/", "official_url": "https://thepeoplespeak.org.uk/event/walking-tour-of-haggerston-part-of-estate-talks/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b64c23eb08d30a52dad0000ae4aea96591825e839cf51ef160ff7719612c2d5b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "London Museum Docklands highlights tour", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-28T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "from £11.00", "price_from": "11.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://museumtickets.londonmuseum.org.uk/ticketbooth/shows/1173649704/events/428918253", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history/london"], "description": "A guided gallery tour through London Museum Docklands, taking in the museum's highlights. Run by the museum, it covers the history of London's docks, the East End and the people who have lived and worked there for over two centuries. Walking through the historic warehouse building, visitors learn how unused marshland was transformed into towering Canary Wharf. The guide shares the grim details of dock work, the ins and outs of the 'sailortowns' and the heroic efforts of those defending the docks during the war.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/london-museum-docklands-highlights-tour-63339/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/welcome-to-docklands/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e0cb969730f37b534ba5796b0f70a4dc816b8fdcdabad001de6a75796a8f5d56-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Open Studio: Photography, Making & Stories at Poplar Union", "start": "2026-11-04T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/dDOcsGa93Em3shjfcxhI", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/photography"], "description": "A weekly open studio at Poplar Union exploring photography, collage, embroidery, illustration and oral history, open to all. Sessions respond to everyday stories, food, place and personal experience, moving between indoor making and gentle explorations of the local area such as the canal, markets and community gardens. They are informal and process-led, with materials provided and no experience needed, though aimed at those aged 18 and over. Visitors can join quietly, experiment, share ideas or simply make alongside others.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-studio-photography-making-stories-at-poplar-union-76774/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/open-studio-photography-making-stories-at-poplar-union/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/03326a75895f3ce50de00bbe07f5662f7001624096c8b2b1980038519004bc00-2000.webp"}]}