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From: "Tony Fuller" <>
Subject: [UK-W&H] Ragged School Museum
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 10:07:32 -0000
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Hi folks

This has generated so much interest I thought that I would post the current lecture list. The
lectures start at 7.00pm, doors open 6.30, tea and light refreshments. £1 at the door (plus a
donation?), 50p if unwaged, free to trust members.

For membership details e-mail Richard Dunn, Curator at
If e-mailing or writing, please mention my name - not on commission but I have mentioned the
site/rootweb activity to Richard this am and he would like to monitor interest.

Address is:
Ragged School Museum
46-50 Copperfield Road
London E3 4RR
Tel. 020 8980 6405
Fax. 020 8983 3481

Opening Times
Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am-5.00pm First Sunday of each month 2.00-5.00pm

(NOT Thursday and Friday as previously posted - post Xmas tiredness crept in somewhere)
Lecture list

Wednesday 17 January 2001
Revising Pevsner: A New Look at East London - Charles O'Briep
Having canied out extensive research in revising the Pevsner Architectural
Guide for East London, Charles O'Brien will look at the architecture of the area
and new information that has come to light since the first guide was written.

Wednesday 21 February
The East End at War - Rosemary Taylor
Both the First and Second World Wars had an enormous impact on the whole of
East London. Drawing from research for her recent book, renowned local
historian Rosemary Taylor will discuss the events of those times.

Wednesday 21 March 2001
'The Biggest Parish in the World': A History of St. Dunstan's, Stepney -Jane Cox
The first St. Dunstan's Church probably dates from the seventh century and for many centuries it was
the only church serving what became a large parish, encompassing much of present-day Tower Hamlets.
This talk by local historian Jane Cox will trace the story of its development.


Wednesday 18 April
The Revolving Door: The Barnardo's Children who went Overseas -Dame Gillian Wagner
The success of Bamardo's work with disadvantaged children in the East End meant that the
organisation's homes were often full and a great many children were sent overseas, often to Canada
and Australia. Dame Gillian Wagner's talk will draw on the research for her book, Children of the
Empire, and discuss the stories of those who moved from the East End to new lands.


Wednesday 16 May
East End and Empire - Caroline Adams
East London's connection with the former British Empire, in particular South Asia, has shaped both
the physical development of the area and its communities. This illustrated talk will look at the
remnants of that development and uncover some of the stories behind it, including connections with
the East India Company whose ships were launched at Blackwall 400 years ago.


Wednesday 20 June
Distilling in the East End - Brian Strong
The distilling industry has had a long association with the East End. In this talk
Brian Strong, Secretary of the River Lea Tidal Mill Trust, will reveal the long
and distinguished history of some of East London's distillers.

Hope this is of some interest

Regards

Tony Fuller

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