Links to Related Organisations and Other Relevant Sites

We have compiled a list of places, organisations, and web sites that relate to the Ragged School Museum in their historical context or their geographic location. If you're specifically looking for a list of things to do near our museum, you might like to view our Also in the Area page.

Victorian History Sources

BBC History (Victorians Page)
A brilliant online history resource about the Victorians. Perfect for school projects.

The Victorian Society
Of particular interest to architecture fans, this national society is responsible for the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts.

Beamish
An Open Air museum which recreates how the people of the North of England lived and worked in the early eighteen and nineteen hundreds.

Blists Hill
A recreated Victorian town in Ironbridge.

Dictionary of Victorian London
An online resource for anyone interested in how life was lived in Victorian London. Created by Lee Jackson, who has published a book by the same name.

Other Museums

24 Hour Museum
Provides information and links to museums throughout the UK.

John Pounds Heritage Appeal, Portsmouth
Find out about the story of the inspirational John Pounds and visit 'The Original Ragged School' in Portsmouth.

Museum in Docklands
Museum in Docklands traces the story of London's river, port and people, from Roman times to the present day.

V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green
A great place to visit for a comprehensive tour through the history of English childhood. Some beautiful and fascinating children’s clothes, toys and games and special exhibitions about childhood on display. Just next to the tube at Bethnal Green.

The UK School Museums Group
A useful website that lists all the museums in the UK that focus on the history of schools and education.

Whitechapel Art Gallery, Whitechapel
Exhibitions, live music, talks, film and great food. Just next to the tube at Whitechapel, this is arguably London’s premier contemporary art gallery. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm.

Sutton House, Hackney
A National Trust property and the oldest house in east London. It's worth giving them a call before you visit (020 8986 2264), as they are often used by community groups as well as general visitors. A very friendly, welcoming and special place.

Geffrye Museum, Hackney
Shows how the English home has changed since 1600 in a series of period rooms and art exhibitions. It also has a great restaurant and fabulous gardens.

Hackney Museum, Hackney
Situated just next door to Hackney Town Hall, this museum is focused on the people who’ve made Hackney their home over the last 1,000 years.

The Building Exploratory, Hackney
A seriously fun place to go where you can learn about the local area through its buildings (in a fun way). Who said engineers were boring? This place is great! Kids love it as much as the grown-ups do.

Discover, Stratford
We love Discover. It is a fabulous place. It’s not so much a museum or a gallery as a magical place where kids aged 0 to 8 and their carers can create stories together. It’s very hard to describe, but it’s wonderful. With both an indoor and outdoor play and story building area (very hands-on and creative), it’s all about kids' imaginations.

The Three Mills, Bromley-by-Bow.
This distinctive building was built in 1776. It is the largest remaining Tide Mill in the UK and one of the few Grade 1 listed industrial buildings in London. It is open the first Sunday of the month from March-December. Like us, the Millhouse has a small cafe offering drinks and snacks only.

Britain Express's list of London museums
An extensive list of the many museums found in London.

Local History Sources and Organisations

Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archive
If you are interested in the history of a building in the borough, tracing your ancestors who lived here, doing a school or college project about the history of the area, or are just feeling nostalgic, get in contact with the lovely staff at the Local History Library and Archive.

East London History Society & Tower Hamlets History Online
A good source of new publications, original source materials and links.

The Union Makes Us Strong - TUC History Online
Resources relating to trade union history including the Bryant and May match worker's strike of 1888.

eastlondonhistory.com
Does what it says on the can. Provides hundreds of articles and publication suggestions about the history of the local area.

The Island History Trust
A community history project dedicated to preserving the history of the Isle of Dogs. Photographs, memories of people who have called that part of East London home, and publications.

East of London Family History Society
An organisation which may be of interest to those seeking information about their East End ancestors.

Related Organisations

Barnardo's
Provides information about and contact details for Barnardo’s, the charity started by Dr Barnardo, the founder of the Copperfield Road Ragged School.