Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Gandhi’s Visit and the Secret Chapel

Description

Join the guided tour of their listed Victorian building. Peek into their archives, visit their 'secret chapel' and take in 360°degree views of East London on their spectacular rooftop. Oxford House was established in 1884 and their history is full of surprises. As one of the world's first 'settlement houses' where students came to live and work in the East End their listed building is brimming with unique stories, architectural features, and quirks. On this guided building tour you will:

-Take a look at key pieces in their Archive which dates back to the Victorian period.

-Visit their beautiful oak panelled 'secret chapel' , designed for their earliest 'settlers'.

-Learn more about the social history of the East End and social movements which have shaped their history.

-Hear about the role their building played in World War I and World War II.

-Learn more about Oxford House's most famous visitor - Gandhi in the 1930s.

Date

This event last took place on: Tue 30th Jan 2024

Location

Oxford House
Derbyshire Street
Bethnal Green
London
E2 6HG

Prices

Standard Ticket: £7.50

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Oxford House
Derbyshire Street
Bethnal Green
London
E2 6HG