Meet the lamplighter
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Travel back to Victorian London and a brave new world of technology and light.
Settle down for tales from the past in this interactive storytelling session for over-5s.
Join Albert, the gas lamplighter, as he takes you on a storytelling adventure back to Victorian London and tells you about his life in a brave new world of technology and light. The world is a changing place as the Victorian era comes to an end – but how did this affect Londoners like you?
There's no need to book for this session, but please try to arrive on time. We may need to limit entry if the space becomes busy.
Drop-in sessions
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Session one: 11.15–11.45am
Session two: 12.45–1.15pm
Session three: 2–2.30pm
Session four: 3–3.30pm
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Session one: 11.15–11.45am
Session two: 12.45–1.15pm
Session three: 2–2.30pm
Session four: 3–3.30pm
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Session one: 11.15–11.45am
Session two: 12.45–1.15pm
Session three: 2–2.30pm
Session four: 3–3.30pm
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?
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.
This a free event with no booking required. We may need to limit entry if the session becomes too full.
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.
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