PREVIOUS EVENTS

NEW for 2017 The group has recently created a brand new historical database to provide a collection of photographic, video and audio material that has been given over the years. The aim is to categorise any information previously collected so as future generations can easily search for details about their own family history and previous events . It is still early days but we will be seeking funding and volunteers to manage the new database with the hope of making the collection available on-line.

Oct 2017 -The October Open day was yet again a complete success and a big Thank You to all volunteers who helped with the organisation including our guest speakers and exhibitors. We hope to see you all next year some time in May.

Sep 2017 - The FOIHT community window at Canary Wharf Plaza has now ended and proved to be yet another grand success.

Sep 2017 - We have been invited to exhibit at the opening weekend at the craft central at The Forge in West Ferry road from29th Sep to 1st Oct 

Oct 2017-We will be attending at the Barkantine Community Centre between 12 - 4pm on 28th Oct 2017. 

Nov 2017-We have been invited to attend the Craft Central Winter market at the Forge in West Ferry Road on Fri 24th Nov 5-8pm and Sat 25th 11am-6pm and Sun 26th 11am-5pm.

Nov 2017 - saw FOIHT at various events around the island including Craft Central at the Forge, The Barkantine Community Centre, and George Green School. Each event proved to be a great success and helped to spread the word to the local community. The Craft Centre is a charity which has retained the original building and developed the interior into bespoke modular units to host many craft units and businesses. Built 150 years ago in the Victorian era to serve the shipbuilding industry the building remains much the same with many original features. To find further details go to :-ww.craftcentral.org.uk/news/craft-central-forge. 

The Barkantine Centre serves the local community much like St Johns community centre and it was with much pleasure that FOIHT were invited for the first time. Since FOIHT formed the group has been involved with the George Green school and this year was their latest Christmas bizarre which FOIHT attended.

Dec 2017 saw the PRE-FAB afternoon tea held at St John's community Hall which supplied an interesting day for all who attended with slide shows and information shown in the History room and main Hall.

Also in Dec the volunteers were once again at the Mudchute Park and Farm Christmas market, and for the first time the George Pub, who also had a Christmas event. They braved the extreme weather with some of them having to stand outside in the cold and snow but nonetheless had a good time.

March 31st 2018- FoIHT once again be exhibiting at the Mudchute Park & Farm for their Easter Activity Holiday event - our attendance is subject to weather.

April 11th 2018- The FoIHT volunteers History stall will be on display at the Mudchute Farm Cream Tea event in the main barn from 11am - 2pm - for more details goto their website 

June 24th 2018 - FoIHT have been invited to display their historical information and merchandise stall at The Mudchute Park and Farm Dog Show.    

Aug 2018- The Farm will also once again run the Agriculture Show - For full details please visit their website www.mudchute.org

OCT 2018'The Friends of Island History Trust regular volunteers have been invited to attend "Day of Poppies" and will be hosting a heritage stall on 22nd Oct from 11am until 3pm in the Mudchute Barn.

OCT 2018F0IHT volunteers will be attending the Christmas Fayre on the 21st Oct. 

Please pop over and say hello and take a look at our latest historical books including the 2019 Calendar on sale. Start off your Christmas shopping early. All purchases will help us to continue sharing the history of the Island on the Island.

OCT 26thThere is to be an exhibition of Mike’s Seaborne's photos at Café Vert inside George Green’s School, 100 Manchester Road, E14 3DW Monday 22nd until Friday 26th October, 10.30 -15.30. FoIHT’s Calendar for 2019 and signed copies of Mike’s book, which was sponsored by FoIHT, will be on sale during the exhibition. 

8th Nov 2018 There is a joint exhibition run by Friends of Island History Trust on Thurs 8th Nov between 11am - 1pm at Christcurch, Manchester Road E14. The exhibition remembers the many civilians as well as service men, women and animals who were affected by the war. Guests are encouraged to bring photos, memorabilia or artifacts relating to WWI. On the day visitors can sign a white triangle with a their own dedication which will then be joined together as bunting and displayed at the Church.

9th Nov 2108 The Annual Remembrance event at Island Gardens organised by the Friends of Island Gardens will take place on the 9th November with children from four local schools joining members from the community from 10.30 to reflect all wars, and a bugler will play the last post and two minutes silence to be observed from 10.58 at the memorial plaque at the Eastern End of the Gardens.

Thurs 7th March 2019  - Free Talk & Presentation about islander Nellie Cressall, Former Mayor and councillor of Poplar. Meeting starts 10.30am until 12.00pm at Cubitt Town Library - includes tea and biscuits.

Sat 9th March 2019- Free exhibition as part of the International Womens Week at St Johns Community Centre, Glengall Grove in the Main Hall. Meeting starts 1.00pm until 5.00pm - Discussions, stalls and Film - refreshments on sale. Everybody Welcome.

Sat 30th March 2019 - AGM will be held at St John's Community Centre main Hall from 12noon - voting open to members, renewal and subscription available on the day or email us at foiht@gmail.com for details.

Sun 22 Sep 2019, 12-4pm sees the Museum of London Docklands hosting Free Family Festival. FOIHT Volunteers will also be attending and presenting a film about the Life of A Dock Worker.

Sun 29 Sep 2019, 1-4pm Compressor House community history event at the Royal Docks E16

20th Nov 2019:The Annual Remembrance event at Island Gardens organised by the Friends of Island Gardens will take place from 10.30am to reflect all wars; a bugler will play the last post and two minutes silence to be observed from 10.58am at the memorial plaque at the Eastern End of the Gardens.

Following the service there will be the unveiling of a plaque to Islander George Attewell who passed away earlier this year. George was well known at the Gardens and in the community, please join his family and both the Friends of Island Gardens and Friends of Island History Trust as we all reflect on his contribution.

3rd Dec 2022:In production since 2019 but delayed by the pandemic, the brand new exhibition uses the unique collections of Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives as a lens through which to explore the borough’s history of producing food. For centuries, the East End’s landscape and social and economic history have been influenced by the growing, trading or manufacturing of food. Before 1800 farmland and market gardens characterised the area, but rapid industrialisation saw this pastoral tradition give way to the factories and warehouses producing food for mass consumption nationwide and globally. The Island History Trust Collection features significantly in this exhibition and the Friends of Island History Trust volunteers will be taking part in a day of talks at Bancroft Road on Saturday 3rd December. To book a free place click link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/island-food-histories-mortons-and-mcdougalls-tickets-395829014237?fbclid=IwAR2oHoL0UzRG9jI4KhsZapLei-KvVvvc5idmzU