The sounding of ships horns once heralded the New Year. This family-oriented programme of workshops, art exhibition, live music performances and a community parade explores a unique Royal Docks tradition. FULL DETAILS +
C&C travelling trunk is a mobile exhibition, it is interactive, full of stories and memorabilia from the residents of Newham. FULL DETAILS +
Fragments of Home, multimedia exhibition featuring textiles, photography and films by artists from Central and Eastern European communities. FULL DETAILS +
Custom House, Our House" shares stories and photos of people shaping community-led regeneration in Custom House, funded by NLHF (2024–25). FULL DETAILS +
Exhibition boards celebrating 150 years of St Luke’s Church and its impact on the Canning Town community. FULL DETAILS +
Come and hear a story about music, the power of opportunity and the strength of a community that believed in its young people. FULL DETAILS +
A creative walk exploring from UEL’s Docklands campus to Art in the Docks, with a focus on environment, heritage and wellbeing. All welcome. FULL DETAILS +
A creative walk exploring the route of The Line’s public sculpture trail, all welcome. FULL DETAILS +
Get creative Newham! Come join the Newham Heritage Service team in this drop-in collage workshop to make a huge community artwork. FULL DETAILS +
A photography based exhibition reflecting the people and places of Newham. The century old bell tower transforms into a stunning showcase for local artists' work. Open to all. FULL DETAILS +
This is a relaxed afternoon for people to come together and share memories of Newham’s music scene from the 1960s to today – from youth clubs and gigs to concerts,... FULL DETAILS +
Turtles of Newham celebrates resilience and heritage through art, film, music, and stories of hopeful strides in the borough. FULL DETAILS +
Explore the Tamil heritage of the displaced diaspora from Jaffna, Sri Lanka through film, stories, photos and interactive activities. FULL DETAILS +
Guided heritage bike trail and screening, for all ages. Cycle through Forest Gate’s beautiful green spaces, stopping at sites of fascinating local cycling heritage along the way. Scan the 8... FULL DETAILS +
Come and hear a story about music, the power of opportunity and the strength of a community that believed in its young people. FULL DETAILS +
Secrets Shared: Eastside Archive Goes Live - First Phase of Major Oral History Collection. Revolutionary online platform launches to preserve and share the rich people's history of Newham and East... FULL DETAILS +
An installation charting the maritime history and the heritage of the Royal Docks. FULL DETAILS +
A multimedia exhibition of projections and artwork produced in response to Alice Billing and Alice Billing House. FULL DETAILS +
Celebration and exhibition showcasing the history of Deaf people in Newham FULL DETAILS +
A talk by Dean Evans, expert and author on John Passmore Edwards, and the huge legacy John and his wife Eleanor left, for the people of this country including Plaistow... FULL DETAILS +
A multi-media exhibition documenting the history of Newham City Farm spanning its 45+ year history from 1976 to 2021 and beyond. FULL DETAILS +
Explore the studios of the artists at Alice Billing House, as well as see the work produced for the Newham Heritage Month Project, 'Inspector of Nuisances'. FULL DETAILS +
Learn more about how a small corner shop on Upton Lane has shaped not only Newham’s local food culture, but also the community around it. FULL DETAILS +
An interactive exhibition about the personal history of people who skateboard in Newham. FULL DETAILS +
Celebrating community spaces run by Caribbean people in Newham in this multi-activity day with Cold Islanders. FULL DETAILS +
Premiere of a new play about The Silvertown Strike of 1889; a strike which changed the course of Trade Unionism and laid the foundations of the Labour Movement. FULL DETAILS +
Cody Dock will be hosting a day festival, celebrating the River Lea. Expect a day packed with activities, workshops, exhibitions, performances, live music & more. FULL DETAILS +
A multi-media exhibition documenting the history of Newham City Farm spanning its 45+ year history from 1976 to 2021 and beyond. FULL DETAILS +
Celebrate new artworks produced by local artists as part of Drawing on Heritage: Postcards Commission. Four local artists; Maryam Haq, Amandine Forest-Aguié, Jo Wood and Maryam Adam spent the summer... FULL DETAILS +
Custom House, Our House is a community oral history & photography project with people participating in community-led regeneration in Custom House. FULL DETAILS +
The sounding of ships horns once heralded the New Year. This family-oriented programme of workshops, art exhibition, live music performances and a community parade explores a unique Royal Docks tradition. FULL DETAILS +
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Newham Heritage Month is an exciting heritage festival running throughout September, with new heritage content being added daily and a range of workshops and other free events to take part in across the borough.
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Newham Heritage Month is organised by Newham Council and made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to deliver an annual heritage programme for Newham since 2020.
