Immerse yourself in the capital's Caribbean culture at
London Transport Museum's Friday Late
Here's a chance to explore one of London's best museums after hours, all while learning a few things you probably weren't taught in history class. This is London Transport Museum's first Friday Late of the year — a celebration of the contributions that Caribbean people have made to both the capital's transport network and British culture at large.
The event, which takes place 6.30pm-10pm on Friday 18 March, is inspired by the museum's new exhibition, Legacies: London Transport's Caribbean Workforce. You'll have free reign to roam the exhibition at the Friday Late, discovering the stories of some of the thousands of people who moved halfway across the world due to direct recruitment from Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica by London Transport (now Transport for London).
There's also music, creative workshops, and fascinating talks to look forward to, all of which you can enjoy alongside a cocktail or some light refreshments from the London Transport Museum bar. Below we've included a few highlights — take a look for a taste of what to expect, or click the blue button to book straight away. Tickets are £15 for adults and £12 for concessions. |
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| Celebrate Windrush Legacies Learn more about the Windrush Generation with historian, heritage consultant and author Dr Angelina Osborne MBE, who'll be speaking about how Caribbean people have shaped Britain. You'll also hear from Gloria George, Facilities & Projects Planner in LUSD and Chair of RACE Staff Network Group at TfL, whose talk covers her 30-year career and her Windrush Generation parents. Image: bus conductor Agatha Claudette Hart, 1962 © TfL |
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| Learn Steel Pan Drumming Master the basics of steel pan drumming with the help of a tutor from Endurance Steel Orchestra. Based in south east London, this community band has performed at the likes of Notting Hill Carnival, the London Marathon and London Pride, and runs youth workshops and a junior band to enrich the lives of young people via the art of steel pan. |
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| Discover Caribbean Music And Art Former tube driver SharkyDJ provides the evening's beats, with a set that takes you on a journey through Caribbean musical history, from the 1950s to today. Elsewhere, you'll have the chance to learn a bit about Caribbean British art with artist, curator, and director of Highgate Art School, Basil Olton, whose talk also touches on his family ties to London Transport and making art accessible. |
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| Please Mind The Ghosts Another highlight is the chance to explore a prototype Augmented Reality experience by immersive creator and artist Patricia Lalla. Please Mind The Ghosts is based on a physical abstract tube map and an AR app that brings to life a diverse cast of characters from various eras who are each connected to the Windrush story. Image: women at Baker Street Canteen, 1968 © TfL |
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| Unleash The Spirit Of Carnival In case the DJ set and steel pans aren't enough to conjure up those party vibes, there's also the chance to create your own dazzling carnival costume tiara. Costume designer Shari Royer, whose work is sported by Notting Hill Carnival participants, leads this cracking creative workshop. |
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