People of African heritage in Georgian London
-
Learn more about these 18th-century shop owners, musicians and writers.
Join one of our Hosts as we explore the lives of the Georgian Londoners.
In the 18th century, about 15,000 people of African heritage lived in London. They had a variety of occupations such as shop owners and musicians. Some were writers who championed the anti-slavery movement, while others lived as part of aristocratic families.
Join us for this free talk to hear more about these Londoners and what their lives might have been like.
Need to know
London Museum Docklands is open every day 10am – 5pm.
If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history? And don't forget to check out our Secrets of the Thames exhibition uncovering the hidden world of mudlarking.
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.
Our cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.
You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.
More about shopping, eating & drinking
Tags
-
London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsAfrican Americans in Britain during the Second World War
5 – 26 Oct 2025
Talk
Hear about the 2,000 babies that were born from GIs stationed in Britain
-
London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsCaribbean involvement in the Second World War
3 – 24 Oct 2025
Talk
Hear stories of over 10,000 people who responded to Britain’s call to join the army
-
London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsAfrica: Before we forgot
11 – 25 Oct 2025
Talk
What was Africa like before the arrival of European ships?
