Poly Styrene: Godmother of punk
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Marianne Joan Elliott-Said, who was more commonly known as Poly Styrene.
Join a Host for an engaging 30-minute talk exploring the life of Poly Styrene – often hailed as the godmother of punk.
As the fearless lead vocalist of X-Ray Spex, Poly Styrene defied conventions and overcame personal and professional challenges to become one of the most influential figures in early punk music.
Her bold anti-consumerist message, striking individuality and distinctive sound resonated with the youth of the 1980s, helping to shape the course of punk music and its lasting influence on today's music.
Need to know
The museum 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 that under-12s get free entry to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition with fascinating finds from our city's foreshore.
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
Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.
You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.
Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, 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
Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. However, due to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition, buggy parking is limited on the Ground Floor.
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