Newham Heritage Month
@newhamheritage.bsky.social
Celebrating Newham's heritage with brilliant free events & activities created the the community https://www.newhamheritagemonth.org/ Get the free newsletter at https://newhamheritagemonth.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e18c252a2959daaf1ebecdf9e&id=a9fe173
Do you know the ✨extraordinary story✨of visionary Newham artist Madge Gill?…
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Do you know the ✨extraordinary story✨of visionary Newham artist Madge Gill?…
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What’s on this week at #NewhamHeritageMonth?
The free festival invites you to a Bollywood singing performance, show about Newham City Farm, history discussions about Royal Docks heritage, a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition, guided tours, and & more www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
The free festival invites you to a Bollywood singing performance, show about Newham City Farm, history discussions about Royal Docks heritage, a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition, guided tours, and & more www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
September 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What’s on this week at #NewhamHeritageMonth?
The free festival invites you to a Bollywood singing performance, show about Newham City Farm, history discussions about Royal Docks heritage, a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition, guided tours, and & more www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
The free festival invites you to a Bollywood singing performance, show about Newham City Farm, history discussions about Royal Docks heritage, a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition, guided tours, and & more www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
What’s on this week? Don’t miss
🐴 an exhibition about Newham City Farm
🚢history discussions about Royal Docks heritage
🎨a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition
🏭guided tours
✨Bollywood singing
🎭 new theatre
and much more! newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🐴 an exhibition about Newham City Farm
🚢history discussions about Royal Docks heritage
🎨a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition
🏭guided tours
✨Bollywood singing
🎭 new theatre
and much more! newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
September 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
What’s on this week? Don’t miss
🐴 an exhibition about Newham City Farm
🚢history discussions about Royal Docks heritage
🎨a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition
🏭guided tours
✨Bollywood singing
🎭 new theatre
and much more! newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🐴 an exhibition about Newham City Farm
🚢history discussions about Royal Docks heritage
🎨a Madge Gill-inspired exhibition
🏭guided tours
✨Bollywood singing
🎭 new theatre
and much more! newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
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Some photos from our ‘The Workers United’ play as part of @newhamheritage.bsky.social One ONLINE REVIEWER SAID:- “A heart-rending play about the Silvertown workers strike of 1889.” “The direction and acting, from start to finish, was fantastic.” “…if you get a chance to see it, don’t miss it.”
September 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some photos from our ‘The Workers United’ play as part of @newhamheritage.bsky.social One ONLINE REVIEWER SAID:- “A heart-rending play about the Silvertown workers strike of 1889.” “The direction and acting, from start to finish, was fantastic.” “…if you get a chance to see it, don’t miss it.”
What's on this week? Don't miss FREE films, food, talks, exhibitions, family fun & more!
From celebrations of Newham's artists, skateboarding heritage, Desi legacies, Black community spaces & Royal Docks traditions, to memories of Newham City Farm!
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
From celebrations of Newham's artists, skateboarding heritage, Desi legacies, Black community spaces & Royal Docks traditions, to memories of Newham City Farm!
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
September 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What's on this week? Don't miss FREE films, food, talks, exhibitions, family fun & more!
From celebrations of Newham's artists, skateboarding heritage, Desi legacies, Black community spaces & Royal Docks traditions, to memories of Newham City Farm!
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
From celebrations of Newham's artists, skateboarding heritage, Desi legacies, Black community spaces & Royal Docks traditions, to memories of Newham City Farm!
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🤩 Did you know that as the gateway to Epping Forest, Forest Gate was the epicentre of cycling in the late 19th century?
🚲 Forest Gate manufactured more bikes than anywhere else in London!
🚴♀️ Join a FREE guided heritage cycle this Saturday to learn more
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🚲 Forest Gate manufactured more bikes than anywhere else in London!
🚴♀️ Join a FREE guided heritage cycle this Saturday to learn more
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/full-...
September 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🤩 Did you know that as the gateway to Epping Forest, Forest Gate was the epicentre of cycling in the late 19th century?
🚲 Forest Gate manufactured more bikes than anywhere else in London!
🚴♀️ Join a FREE guided heritage cycle this Saturday to learn more
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/full-...
🚲 Forest Gate manufactured more bikes than anywhere else in London!
🚴♀️ Join a FREE guided heritage cycle this Saturday to learn more
Book newhamheritagemonth.org/events/full-...
✂️🎨Calling all collage lovers!
Come and join a FREE collage workshop at East Ham Library on Tuesday 9 September and help make a giant community artwork.
Everyone is welcome, and free lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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Come and join a FREE collage workshop at East Ham Library on Tuesday 9 September and help make a giant community artwork.
Everyone is welcome, and free lunch and refreshments will be provided.
🎟️ newhamheritagemonth.org/events/snip-...
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
✂️🎨Calling all collage lovers!
Come and join a FREE collage workshop at East Ham Library on Tuesday 9 September and help make a giant community artwork.
Everyone is welcome, and free lunch and refreshments will be provided.
🎟️ newhamheritagemonth.org/events/snip-...
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social
Come and join a FREE collage workshop at East Ham Library on Tuesday 9 September and help make a giant community artwork.
Everyone is welcome, and free lunch and refreshments will be provided.
🎟️ newhamheritagemonth.org/events/snip-...
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social
What's on this week?
🎨a collage workshop - with free lunch provided - where you’ll make a giant community artwork
🪩a chance to share your memories of music events in Newham
🚴a guided bike ride
🎉a hall party
🇱🇰celebration of Tamil heritage & more
Book www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🎨a collage workshop - with free lunch provided - where you’ll make a giant community artwork
🪩a chance to share your memories of music events in Newham
🚴a guided bike ride
🎉a hall party
🇱🇰celebration of Tamil heritage & more
Book www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
September 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
What's on this week?
🎨a collage workshop - with free lunch provided - where you’ll make a giant community artwork
🪩a chance to share your memories of music events in Newham
🚴a guided bike ride
🎉a hall party
🇱🇰celebration of Tamil heritage & more
Book www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🎨a collage workshop - with free lunch provided - where you’ll make a giant community artwork
🪩a chance to share your memories of music events in Newham
🚴a guided bike ride
🎉a hall party
🇱🇰celebration of Tamil heritage & more
Book www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🎉It's HERE! Newham Heritage Month '25 kicks off today!
👏Listen out for the festival's James King on @BBCRadioLondon at 3.10pm today, talking about all the celebrations for Newham's 60th birthday
🎤Listen live www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
📲or on catch up
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
👏Listen out for the festival's James King on @BBCRadioLondon at 3.10pm today, talking about all the celebrations for Newham's 60th birthday
🎤Listen live www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
📲or on catch up
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
September 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎉It's HERE! Newham Heritage Month '25 kicks off today!
👏Listen out for the festival's James King on @BBCRadioLondon at 3.10pm today, talking about all the celebrations for Newham's 60th birthday
🎤Listen live www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
📲or on catch up
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
👏Listen out for the festival's James King on @BBCRadioLondon at 3.10pm today, talking about all the celebrations for Newham's 60th birthday
🎤Listen live www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
📲or on catch up
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
🙌Discover more about your borough with talks and dicussions including explorations of iconic local cultural heritage, Royal Docks traditions, seafaring histories & more.
Discover all discussion events www.newhamheritagemonth.org/discussion/
Discover all talks www.newhamheritagemonth.org/talk/
Discover all discussion events www.newhamheritagemonth.org/discussion/
Discover all talks www.newhamheritagemonth.org/talk/
August 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🙌Discover more about your borough with talks and dicussions including explorations of iconic local cultural heritage, Royal Docks traditions, seafaring histories & more.
Discover all discussion events www.newhamheritagemonth.org/discussion/
Discover all talks www.newhamheritagemonth.org/talk/
Discover all discussion events www.newhamheritagemonth.org/discussion/
Discover all talks www.newhamheritagemonth.org/talk/
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Obituary: Terence Stamp — Charismatic working-class actor who emerged on stage alongside the likes of Michael Caine and Peter O’Toole, before going on to become a screen star 👇
Obituary: Terence Stamp, actor
Charismatic working-class actor who emerged on stage alongside the likes of Michael Caine and Peter O’Toole, before going on to become a screen star
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August 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Obituary: Terence Stamp — Charismatic working-class actor who emerged on stage alongside the likes of Michael Caine and Peter O’Toole, before going on to become a screen star 👇
🎊 One week to go until the festival launch party outside East Ham Town Hall!
🎉 Come along 3-6pm Saturday 30 August for free live music, food & drinks, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts
✨ www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha... @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
🎉 Come along 3-6pm Saturday 30 August for free live music, food & drinks, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts
✨ www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha... @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🎊 One week to go until the festival launch party outside East Ham Town Hall!
🎉 Come along 3-6pm Saturday 30 August for free live music, food & drinks, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts
✨ www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha... @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
🎉 Come along 3-6pm Saturday 30 August for free live music, food & drinks, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts
✨ www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha... @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
We're looking for people who have memories of visiting or using the old Canning Town Library to share with our Community Researchers.
Your stories will be vital to shaping an exhibition for the borough’s new Heritage Centre, set to open in 2026.
Contact james.king@newham.gov.uk to get involved
Your stories will be vital to shaping an exhibition for the borough’s new Heritage Centre, set to open in 2026.
Contact james.king@newham.gov.uk to get involved
August 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We're looking for people who have memories of visiting or using the old Canning Town Library to share with our Community Researchers.
Your stories will be vital to shaping an exhibition for the borough’s new Heritage Centre, set to open in 2026.
Contact james.king@newham.gov.uk to get involved
Your stories will be vital to shaping an exhibition for the borough’s new Heritage Centre, set to open in 2026.
Contact james.king@newham.gov.uk to get involved
🤍East Enders pay tribute to Newham superstar Terence Stamp, from school days in Plaistow to recent encounters with the Oscar-nom.
💎"A diamond actor and lovely man.”
✨"Used to see him ride up and down Chadwin in his convertible with Jean Shrimpton!”
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/blog/east-en...
💎"A diamond actor and lovely man.”
✨"Used to see him ride up and down Chadwin in his convertible with Jean Shrimpton!”
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/blog/east-en...
August 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🤍East Enders pay tribute to Newham superstar Terence Stamp, from school days in Plaistow to recent encounters with the Oscar-nom.
💎"A diamond actor and lovely man.”
✨"Used to see him ride up and down Chadwin in his convertible with Jean Shrimpton!”
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/blog/east-en...
💎"A diamond actor and lovely man.”
✨"Used to see him ride up and down Chadwin in his convertible with Jean Shrimpton!”
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/blog/east-en...
📢CHANGE OF VENUE! 📢
The launch party for Newham Heritage Month on 30 August will now take place outside East Ham Town Hall on Barking Road. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
The launch party for Newham Heritage Month on 30 August will now take place outside East Ham Town Hall on Barking Road. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
📅Mark 30 August in your calendar for FREE live performances, creative workshops & delicious food to kick off #NewhamHeritageMonth!
🎉Expect DJ sets, live music, dancing, arts & crafts that explore the borough’s rich heritage as we celebrate Newham At 60
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha...
🎉Expect DJ sets, live music, dancing, arts & crafts that explore the borough’s rich heritage as we celebrate Newham At 60
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha...
August 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
📢CHANGE OF VENUE! 📢
The launch party for Newham Heritage Month on 30 August will now take place outside East Ham Town Hall on Barking Road. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
The launch party for Newham Heritage Month on 30 August will now take place outside East Ham Town Hall on Barking Road. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
🎤🪩 Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away this September!
✨ Book for live DJ sets, Bollywood singing workshops, music tales and more.
🎟️ Discover the full music line-up and get FREE tickets at www.newhamheritagemonth.org/music-2/
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social #NewhamHeritageMonth
✨ Book for live DJ sets, Bollywood singing workshops, music tales and more.
🎟️ Discover the full music line-up and get FREE tickets at www.newhamheritagemonth.org/music-2/
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social #NewhamHeritageMonth
August 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
🎤🪩 Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away this September!
✨ Book for live DJ sets, Bollywood singing workshops, music tales and more.
🎟️ Discover the full music line-up and get FREE tickets at www.newhamheritagemonth.org/music-2/
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social #NewhamHeritageMonth
✨ Book for live DJ sets, Bollywood singing workshops, music tales and more.
🎟️ Discover the full music line-up and get FREE tickets at www.newhamheritagemonth.org/music-2/
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social #NewhamHeritageMonth
🚨Free tickets are going FAST for amazing exclusive tours at this September's festival!
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/tour/ @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/tour/ @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🚨Free tickets are going FAST for amazing exclusive tours at this September's festival!
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/tour/ @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/tour/ @newhamcouncil.bsky.social
🚨Free tickets are going FAST for amazing exclusive tours this September in #NewhamHeritageMonth!
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & much more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & much more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
August 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚨Free tickets are going FAST for amazing exclusive tours this September in #NewhamHeritageMonth!
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & much more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
✨From hard hat tours of Canning Town Old Library to peeks inside Newham’s phenomenal archives, guided bike trails of Forest Gate & much more!
🎟️Book now www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
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🎊 Join thousands of east Londoners at 60 exciting free events and activities this September!
👏 Celebrating Newham’s phenomenal six decades of heritage
🔥From live performances, exclusive tours and film nights, to art workshops and exhibitions
🎟️ Get your FREE tickets now at NewhamHeritageMonth.org
👏 Celebrating Newham’s phenomenal six decades of heritage
🔥From live performances, exclusive tours and film nights, to art workshops and exhibitions
🎟️ Get your FREE tickets now at NewhamHeritageMonth.org
August 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🎊 Join thousands of east Londoners at 60 exciting free events and activities this September!
👏 Celebrating Newham’s phenomenal six decades of heritage
🔥From live performances, exclusive tours and film nights, to art workshops and exhibitions
🎟️ Get your FREE tickets now at NewhamHeritageMonth.org
👏 Celebrating Newham’s phenomenal six decades of heritage
🔥From live performances, exclusive tours and film nights, to art workshops and exhibitions
🎟️ Get your FREE tickets now at NewhamHeritageMonth.org
📅Mark 30 August in your calendar for FREE live performances, creative workshops & delicious food to kick off #NewhamHeritageMonth!
🎉Expect DJ sets, live music, dancing, arts & crafts that explore the borough’s rich heritage as we celebrate Newham At 60
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha...
🎉Expect DJ sets, live music, dancing, arts & crafts that explore the borough’s rich heritage as we celebrate Newham At 60
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha...
August 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📅Mark 30 August in your calendar for FREE live performances, creative workshops & delicious food to kick off #NewhamHeritageMonth!
🎉Expect DJ sets, live music, dancing, arts & crafts that explore the borough’s rich heritage as we celebrate Newham At 60
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha...
🎉Expect DJ sets, live music, dancing, arts & crafts that explore the borough’s rich heritage as we celebrate Newham At 60
www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/newha...
🚨Festival tickets alert!
🎟️Tickets for 60 dynamic free events & activities go live TODAY!
✨From Bollywood song workshops & skateboarding sessions, to arts & crafts, exclusive tours, film nights, & more, discover what's on offer.
Get your FREE tickets www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🎟️Tickets for 60 dynamic free events & activities go live TODAY!
✨From Bollywood song workshops & skateboarding sessions, to arts & crafts, exclusive tours, film nights, & more, discover what's on offer.
Get your FREE tickets www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
August 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🚨Festival tickets alert!
🎟️Tickets for 60 dynamic free events & activities go live TODAY!
✨From Bollywood song workshops & skateboarding sessions, to arts & crafts, exclusive tours, film nights, & more, discover what's on offer.
Get your FREE tickets www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
🎟️Tickets for 60 dynamic free events & activities go live TODAY!
✨From Bollywood song workshops & skateboarding sessions, to arts & crafts, exclusive tours, film nights, & more, discover what's on offer.
Get your FREE tickets www.newhamheritagemonth.org/events/
💌Are you on the list? #NewhamHeritagMonth '25 festival tickets go live soon, be the first to be notified when FREE tickets are released!
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July 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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An Abstract Drawing, Madge Gill (1882-1961), Newham Archives & Local Studies Library. Born in Walthamstow, Madge Gill lived at 71 High St as a child. For @artukdotorg.bsky.social's #OnlineArtExchange abstract & non-figurative art. 🖼️ London Borough of Newham Heritage Service artuk.org/discover/art...
July 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM
An Abstract Drawing, Madge Gill (1882-1961), Newham Archives & Local Studies Library. Born in Walthamstow, Madge Gill lived at 71 High St as a child. For @artukdotorg.bsky.social's #OnlineArtExchange abstract & non-figurative art. 🖼️ London Borough of Newham Heritage Service artuk.org/discover/art...
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South Asian Heritage Month 2025 is here!
Join us for a summer of FREE exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks across Newham. This year’s theme is #RootstoRoutes, highlighting stories of migration, memory and identity.
www.newhamsouthasianheritage.org
#SAHM2025 #NewhamCulture
Join us for a summer of FREE exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks across Newham. This year’s theme is #RootstoRoutes, highlighting stories of migration, memory and identity.
www.newhamsouthasianheritage.org
#SAHM2025 #NewhamCulture
July 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
South Asian Heritage Month 2025 is here!
Join us for a summer of FREE exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks across Newham. This year’s theme is #RootstoRoutes, highlighting stories of migration, memory and identity.
www.newhamsouthasianheritage.org
#SAHM2025 #NewhamCulture
Join us for a summer of FREE exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks across Newham. This year’s theme is #RootstoRoutes, highlighting stories of migration, memory and identity.
www.newhamsouthasianheritage.org
#SAHM2025 #NewhamCulture