Hello sailor! Queer sailors & communities
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Uncover the hidden histories of queer sailors and pirates.
Join one of our hosts for a talk exploring the infamous link between queerness and life at sea.
Winston Churchill once said that the Royal Navy consisted of "rum, sodomy and the lash!" Find out about the hidden histories of queer sailors and pirates, and the impact these communities had on London's culture from the 18th century to today.
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?
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.
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsWhere are all the gay dockers?
8 – 22 Feb 2025
Talk
What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsModern queer east London
9 – 23 Feb 2025
Talk
Delve into queer activism, community and gentrification in east London
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsMolly houses: London's early club scene
9 – 23 Feb 2025
Talk
Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene
