Holding Emotions
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A space to connect with and confront complex emotions about the British trade in enslaved Africans.
Creating space for anger, empathy, curiosity, creativity and everything in between after visiting the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery.
The display gives an opportunity to connect with and confront complex emotions after visiting the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery. The gallery was created in 2007 and is one of the only permanent UK displays dedicated to the British trade in enslaved Africans.
The gallery might spark a sense of acknowledgement for some and curiosity for others. However, it also might trigger discomfort, anger and disappointment. Where do these feelings go?
Holding Emotions is a collaborative display created with the museum, young people from Taking Shape Association and Mind’s Race Equity Team.
To explore tools and activities to support you in processing your emotions, visit Mind.
Self-care guide
Download our self-care guide to help support your reflections after visiting the display.
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.
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