Film Screenings
Heritage and culture film screenings, supported by live audience Q&A
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 +
Mechanically Minded is a celebration of the extraordinary life of Edward Ernest Etty, ‘Ted’, owner of Etty & Tyler, the iconic motorbike & cycle repair shop, E7. 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 +
A multimedia exhibition of projections and artwork produced in response to Alice Billing and Alice Billing House. FULL DETAILS +
Join writer James Kenworth for a special talk and Q&A on The Newham Plays – a powerful series of community-rooted performances that bring to life the rich and often untold... FULL DETAILS +
Celebrating community spaces run by Caribbean people in Newham in this multi-activity day with Cold Islanders. FULL DETAILS +
An event shining a light on the experience of sailors who came on board ships to East London from across the British Empire in the late 19th and early 20th... FULL DETAILS +
A deep dive into the history of Green Street. An immigrant hub in East London which has left a lasting desi legacy. 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.
