Saturday 09 November 2024 – 11:00 – 15:30
Hosted by: Dean Ashton and Sasala Wickramasinghe
In November we head east to Bethnal Green and visit the Young V&A (formerly the V&A Museum of Childhood).
The mission of the museum is stated as “To enable everyone, especially the young, to explore and enjoy the designed world, in particular objects made for and made by children.” It has extensive collections of toys, childhood equipment and costumes.
Bethnal Green was recently described on Trip Advisor as: “It’s a bit ‘up-and-coming’ and scruffy around the edges still.”. Explore the blend of Victorian Architecture, hidden among the greenery of Bethnal Green Gardens and Museum Park.
Key times and meeting points for the day:
11 am: If its dry, we’ll meet outside the Young V&A museum. (Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA)
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1 pm: Meet back at the museum to look at the drawings done so far.
3.30 pm: Meet back at the museum to look at drawings and take group photographs.
Afterwards: We will head to ‘Mother Kelly’s Bottle Shop and Tap Room’ under the railway arches opposite the museum for drinks and a chat. (251 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE)
Practical Information
Travel
Bethnal Green Underground station (Central Line) – follow the exit signs for the Cambridge Heath Road exit. (3 minute walk)
Cambridge Heath (Overground Line) – walk south on Cambridge Heath Road. (7 minute walk)
Toilets
Located inside the Young V&A museum – downstairs.
Toilets are free and clean
