Back due to popular demand!

First a fishing and farming parish and then a market town, Barking continues to grow and change. Join local guides on this walking tour to hear about the incredible women of Barking, from the nuns at Barking Abbey to prison reformer Elizabeth Fry who was buried in Barking. 

Meeting point: Outside Barking Station

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-of-barking-walking-tour-tickets-296684901527

Get moving with artist Grace Duggan in our drama workshop, themed around women's history and our brand new museum building.

This is a 2 hour workshop.

Grace Duggan graduated from East 15 Acting School with a First Class BA Hons in Acting and Community Theatre. She is an East London based Director and Facilitator.

Suitable for ages 12-18.

Book a free ticket here

Founder and organiser of Newham Poetry Group, Sonia Quintero, gives a gentle introduction to poetry and creative writing. This workshop explores the power of words and images to re-create our inner world, with the emphasis in free verse.

Register for free tickets here.

Booking is essential. Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to remove participants who are found not to have booked a place for this session.

Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to remove participants who are disruptive to a session.