London, Sugar & Slavery enquiry day

London Museum Docklands — KS3

At our museum
  • Four students in school uniforms examine a large wall display with numerous names. One student is pointing at the wall while others observe closely.

    Explore London’s links to the British trade in enslaved Africans in this enquiry based study day.

Autumn term 2025 – Summer term 2026

How was London connected to the British trade in enslaved Africans? Find out in this interactive enquiry day exploring London’s role in this horrific trade and its legacy.

Develop critical thinking and evidence-based skills as students challenge the perception that Londoners’ lives were unaffected by or scarcely contributed to the trade in enslaved Africans. Students will also draw parallels between the past and modern life, examining ethical issues that are relevant today.

The day includes a guided visit to the No. 1 Warehouse and London, Sugar & Slavery galleries.

Important information

This session discusses the realities of the treatment of enslaved people across the British empire. As such, we recommend this session for year 8 and 9 groups.

Please email the Learning team if you have any questions about the content, or to discuss any particular sensitivities within your class.

Key stage:
KS3
Curriculum:
History, Geography
Group size:
35 with one group per day
Duration:
Session runs from 10am – 2.15pm
Risk assessment:

Guidance to help create a risk assessment

Cancellations:

Free, but cancellation charges apply

Session availability

Date Time
Wed 12 Nov 2025 10am – 2.15pm
Thu 27 Nov 2025 10am – 2.15pm
Tue 9 Dec 2025 10am – 2.15pm
Date Time
Tue 3 Mar 2026 10am – 2.15pm
Wed 11 Mar 2026 10am – 2.15pm
Tue 17 Mar 2026 10am – 2.15pm
Date Time
Tue 28 Apr 2026 10am – 2.15pm

Need to know

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility.

Please see our plan a visit page for more information about planning a school visit, including a sensory map and visual story.

This session is free but advanced booking is required. To book, please call the Box Office on 020 7001 9844. If you have difficulty using the telephone, please visit our Access page for assistance.

The study day runs from 10.30am - 2.15pm, including a 30 minute lunch break

KS3 History: Britain’s trade in enslaved Africans: its effects and its eventual abolition

KS3 History: the development of the British Empire

KS3 Geography: human geography relating to population, urbanisation, economic activity

AQA GCSE History: Migration, Empires and the People: Migrants to and from Britain, the legacy of Empire

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London Museum Docklands Key Stage 3 (11-14) British trade in enslaved Africans

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