Mon
22 Nov
2010 | 11:30
15:00
| | Hands on archaeology at Museum of London
To create more space for future archives, the museum is revisiting its archaeology dug in the 1970's and improving the storage and access of these collections by repacking the objects more effectively and efficiently.
Join staff & volunteers from the museum's archaeological archive and Visitor Inclusion Programme (LAARC VIP) and help contribute to the upkeep of our archaeological collections.
Take part in hands-on workshops to help us improve our archaeological collection and join in interactive object handling sessions in our new Archaeology in Action gallery space.
In the hands-on workshop sessions you will have the opportunity to handle real pieces of pottery that were excavated during the 1970's, learn how the museum stores its archaeological collections and help improve the way these important artefacts are stored. These sessions are free, ticketed and led by Archaeological Collections Officers, Adam Corsini and Glynn Davis, who run the Volunteer Inclusion Programme at the London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre (LAARC VIP).
On all of these days there will be drop-in interactive handling sessions taking place in the Museum's new Archaeology in Action space from 10am - 4pm.
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| Object session | Adults | |
Mon
22 Nov
2010 | 18:00
| 
 | Intermediate computing at Museum of London
This course will build on your IT skills and develop them to a level from which you will be able to do a certificated course, if you wish.
You will learn the main software packages and applications that are used on PCs, including using the internet, using email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and creating presentations.
The course takes place in the new e-Learning Studio at the Museum of London, providing excellent facilities for developing your IT skills. You will be working at your own pace, completing set-tasks with tutor support. The tutor will give demonstrations of new techniques and routines and will help you to practise and remember the necessary steps.
It starts on Monday 13 September and finishes on 22 November 2010, with a half term break on 25 October.
To enrol, students need to go in person to the City of London Community Education Centre (COLCEC), 99 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0TZ. Call 020 7608 2753 for more information.
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| Evening class | Adults | |
Mon
22 Nov
2010 | 10:15
|
| Little Mudlarks toddlers group: Gallery visit at Museum of London Docklands
Come on a journey around our galleries and have fun exploring together. A special session as part of our Little Mudlarks toddlers group.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Mon
22 Nov
2010 | 14:30
|
| London through a lens at Museum of London
This course is an introduction to digital photography, based in the new state-of-the-art e-Learning Studio at the Museum of London. You will learn how to use the basic, but essential, functions of your digital camera: controlling exposure, focusing, aperture and depth of field. You will also start to learn how to capture and convey meaning in a photograph through its composition, content and use of light.
The subject of your photographs and the focus of this course is the City of London – its buildings, architecture, museums and events. At the Museum of London you will have the unique opportunity to photograph objects from the past that had meaning to ancient Londoners, as well as to explore the area around the Museum, which is rich in history and archaeology.
Bring your own camera fully charged with the instruction booklet and any leads. If you don't own a digital camera you will be able to borrow one.
This 5-week course starts on Monday 1 November and ends on 29 November 2010.
To enrol: call in person at the City of London Community Education Centre (COLCEC), 99 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0TZ. Call 020 7608 2753 for more information.
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| Week day course | Adults | |
Mon
22 Nov
2010 | 12:45
| | Mini Mudlarks babies group at Museum of London Docklands
Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. The session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, songs and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Mon
22 Nov
2010 | 18:30
|
| Roman and Saxon London at Museum of London
This course covers the history and archaeology of London, and includes an examination of London's changing role and importance through the politics of Britain and beyond. It places the Roman, Saxon and Viking incomers firmly in context through an examination of where they came from and why. It will also look at what is known about the buildings, form and rationale of the successive towns of Londinium, Lundenwic and Lundenburh.
The course starts on Monday 4 October 2010 and runs until 13 December with a half term break on 25 October. It is run in partnership with Birkbeck College: course code FFHI304H4ACB CE; CATS points 15;Level 4.
NB: Due to changes in the way the government funds lifelong learning there has been a change in the way fees are charged by Birkbeck: if you do not already have a degree then you will qualify for a reduction and will be charged a lower non ELQ* rate ie £225 (or £115 if you are in receipt of benefit). *ELQ = equivalent or lower qualification.
The tutor is Robin Densem, BA, MIFA.
Robin has been a practising archaeologist since 1972, with a break to gain an undergraduate degree in archaeology from University College London in 1973-6. He investigated, negotiated and project managed archaeological projects in London, particularly in the period 1976-2003. He has taught archaeology for Birkbeck since 1979, specialising in the archaeology and history of Roman Britain. Since 2004 his teaching experience has widened to take in the history of London through to c.AD 1666. His interests include Roman, Saxon, medieval and early modern history and archaeology relating to Britain, including heritage management and the history of archaeology, and the history and archaeology of London.
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| Evening class | Adults | |
Tue
23 Nov
2010 | 13:00
| | Bioarchaeology of Roman women at Museum of London
Dr Rebecca Redfern, Curator of Human Osteology, reveals how the human remains of Roman women can inform us about their everyday lives.
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| Lecture | Adults | |
Tue
23 Nov
2010 | 15:00
| | Hands on archaeology at Museum of London
To create more space for future archives, the museum is revisiting its archaeology dug in the 1970's and improving the storage and access of these collections by repacking the objects more effectively and efficiently.
Join staff & volunteers from the museum's archaeological archive and Visitor Inclusion Programme (LAARC VIP) and help contribute to the upkeep of our archaeological collections.
Take part in hands-on workshops to help us improve our archaeological collection and join in interactive object handling sessions in our new Archaeology in Action gallery space.
In the hands-on workshop sessions you will have the opportunity to handle real pieces of pottery that were excavated during the 1970's, learn how the museum stores its archaeological collections and help improve the way these important artefacts are stored. These sessions are free, ticketed and led by Archaeological Collections Officers, Adam Corsini and Glynn Davis, who run the Volunteer Inclusion Programme at the London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre (LAARC VIP).
On all of these days there will be drop-in interactive handling sessions taking place in the Museum's new Archaeology in Action space from 10am - 4pm.
More about "Hands on archaeology"
| Object session | Adults | |
Wed
24 Nov
2010 | 18:00
|
| Hauntings and hangings
Sign up for an evening stroll through the darker side of London, with tales of churchyard murders, public executions and body snatchers. Find out where a Scots patriot was executed more than 700 years ago, where a ghostly monk still haunts his church and The Black Dog of Newgate. All accompanied by the clatter of horses' hooves!
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| Walks | Adults | |
Wed
24 Nov
2010 | 15:30
| | Little Moles toddlers group: Messy Moles at Museum of London
Come and use your senses and get messy together in our special monthly creative session as part of our Little Moles toddlers group.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Wed
24 Nov
2010 | 18:30
|
| London bodies: an introduction to the study of human skeletal remains at Museum of London
An introduction to the analysis and archaeological application of human skeletal remains. You will learn basic skeletal anatomy, ageing and sexing techniques, and about juvenile development, and be given an introduction to skeletal pathology and trauma. You will have the unique opportunity to gain practical experience from the Museum of London's vast archaeological archive of skeletal remains. No prior knowledge is required.
The tutors are Victoria Yorke-Edwards and Brenna Hassett.
Term 1 starts on Wednesday 6 October and finishes on 22 December 2010, with a half term break on 27 October 2010. Term 2 starts on 12 January 2011 and finishes on 30 March with a half term break on 23 February.
This course is run in partnership with Birkbeck: course code: FFAR124S5ACB CE; CATS points 30; Level 5.
NB: Due to changes in the way the government funds lifelong learning there has been a change in the way fees are charged by Birkbeck: if you do not already have a degree then you will qualify for a reduction and will be charged a lower non ELQ rate ie £450(or £225 if you are in receipt of benefit).
More about "London bodies: an introduction to the study of human skeletal remains"
| Evening class | Adults | |
Wed
24 Nov
2010 | 11:00
| | Mini Moles babies group at Museum of London
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term-time. This session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes multi-sensory play, rhymes and songs, and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
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| Special community events | Families | |
Thu
25 Nov
2010 | 15:00
| | Under 5s storytime at Museum of London Docklands
Join us in our galleries for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term-time, then come and play in the interactive Mudlarks gallery.
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| Storytelling | Families | |
Fri
26 Nov
2010 | 11:30
15:00
| | Hands on archaeology at Museum of London
To create more space for future archives, the museum is revisiting its archaeology dug in the 1970's and improving the storage and access of these collections by repacking the objects more effectively and efficiently.
Join staff & volunteers from the museum's archaeological archive and Visitor Inclusion Programme (LAARC VIP) and help contribute to the upkeep of our archaeological collections.
Take part in hands-on workshops to help us improve our archaeological collection and join in interactive object handling sessions in our new Archaeology in Action gallery space.
In the hands-on workshop sessions you will have the opportunity to handle real pieces of pottery that were excavated during the 1970's, learn how the museum stores its archaeological collections and help improve the way these important artefacts are stored. These sessions are free, ticketed and led by Archaeological Collections Officers, Adam Corsini and Glynn Davis, who run the Volunteer Inclusion Programme at the London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre (LAARC VIP).
On all of these days there will be drop-in interactive handling sessions taking place in the Museum's new Archaeology in Action space from 10am - 4pm.
More about "Hands on archaeology"
| Object session | Adults | |
Fri
26 Nov
2010 | 14:45
| | The Fanshawe dress at Museum of London
Textile conservator Kate French talks about the work involved in conserving and displaying one of the most magnificent fashion pieces in our collection. The Fanshawe dress, made from the finest Spitalfields silk, is thought to have been worn by Mrs Ann Fanshawe when her father, Crisp Gascoyne, was Lord Mayor of London in 1752-53.
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| Gallery tour | Adults | |