Talks

Listen to a range of engaging speakers, sharing stories from and exploring different aspects of Newham's cultural heritage.

2025 Event
Monday 1 September - Thursday 18 September 2025
Beckton Globe Library

Fragments of Home, multimedia exhibition featuring textiles, photography and films by artists from Central and Eastern European communities. FULL DETAILS +

2025 Event
Friday 5 September 2025, 12.30 – 1.45pm
Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability

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 +

2025 Event
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10 – 11:30am

A creative walk exploring the route of The Line’s public sculpture trail, all welcome. FULL DETAILS +

2025 Event
Thursday 11 September 2025 - Sunday 5 October 2025
Tower Gallery

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 +

2025 Event
Thursday 18 September 2025, 6:30 - 7:45pm
Stratford Library

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 +

2025 Event
Thursday 18 September 2025, 5pm - 6pm
Plaistow Library

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 +

2025 Event
Saturday 27 September 2025, 3 - 5pm
Forest Gate Library

Custom House, Our House is a community oral history & photography project with people participating in community-led regeneration in Custom House. FULL DETAILS +

2025 Event
Saturday 27 September 2025, 4 - 8pm
Stratford Library

Don’t miss our special Green St 90’s, Bollywood Singing & Art workshops project. Enjoy a time of audio, VHS cassettes & film magazines. 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.

September 2025