Abolitionist John Brown and trailblazing sculptor Edmonia Lewis’ lives and legacies intersected in telling us much about the arc of the civil rights movement in the late 19th century. Find out how: https://t.co/VJE5RlBv1E

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Good evening Danny & thank you. Although these images aren't in our show , here are some ELG pieces from South of the River. "Blackheath", "The Princess of Wales, Blackheath", "Greenwich Park" & Greenwich Power Station", all by Elwin Hawthorne from 1930s.

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community, meet , who join as Artists in Residence for TODAY! Carol Wood, expert in technical textile art techniques, & Viv Cameron, felt & textile sculptor, will work w local groups on art inspired by borough history

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The sun's shining, so enjoy Olivia Krimpas's evocative Gardens. You can see more of Olivia's colourful @ the gallery, open daily 10:30-5:30, & online.

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"Nelson's Flagships at Anchor", a composite picture showing five of the ships in which Nelson served as a captain and flag officer during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Painting by Nicholas Pocock (1740-1821), 1807.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection (ID: BHC1096)

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The in Greenwich has some special new decorations for sale. This one is terrific. Wobble on down...

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Nina Simone debuted her newest song Mississippi Goddamn in a Greenwich Village nightclub in late February/early March. The March 1964 live recording from Carnegie Hall was released on “Nina Simone in Concert.” Nina considered Mississippi Goddamn to be her first civil rights song.

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Looking for something relaxing in these turbulent times? Here's Nikki Braunton's Fish. You can see more of Nikki's @ the gallery, open daily 10:30-5:30, & online.

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We're celebrating incredible of and the next month with two exciting programs, focusing on Jane Jacobs and a talented local playwright. Find out more and register today! : https://t.co/qBptoSjAY9

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HMS Centaur chasing the Vaillant and Amethyste, January 1760.
British School, 18th century.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Macpherson Collection (ID: BHC0403)

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NEW

George Segal and Jane Fonda are the Dick and Jane of this spoof of the upper-middle-class.

'Fun with Dick and Jane' (1977)

https://t.co/CQAI5MZ4XH

'The Pope of Greenwich Village' (1984)

https://t.co/C61Mlbkv1V

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in 1957, the film ‘Funny Face,’ about a bookworm transported to the runways of Paris, premieres. Look back with us on the the Audrey Hepburn vehicle and its mid-century perspective on denizens: https://t.co/yFHzpOflcI

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During my visit to I saw the exhibition ‘Fighting Talk’ telling the personal story of foundling George King who went to Trafalgar, spent over two decades at sea and later lived at the Royal Hospital in Greenwich. It’s on until 27th Feb

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Really enjoyed my visit to Queens House - a stunning display of art including pieces from and collections. From famous faces to familiar locales - there’s a lot to see!

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Charles Lindbergh was born in 1902. The 1st transatlantic flight hero, isolationist, racist, anti-Semite, and conservationist had some surprising connections. We explore it all: https://t.co/4SHhkBLAHb

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Start of the action between HMS Magicienne and La Sibylle, 2 January 1783.
Painting by Robert Dodd, 1784.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection (ID: BHC0456)

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Sue Whitmore is our Featured Artist (until Feb 20) - you can read about her work here: https://t.co/aC7Io23VnC We're open daily 10:30-5:30 & online.

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Count to 10, no peeking! Hide and Seek, a by Barbara Zalecki. See more of Barbara's @ the gallery (open daily 10:30-5:30) & online.

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The Capture of the ‘Guillaume Tell’, 30 March 1800.
Painting by Thomas Luny (1759-1837), 1835.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Earl Beatty Collection (ID: BHC4160)

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HMS Warrior protecting a convoy passing Reefness, September 1807.
Painting by William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875), early to mid 19th century.
NMM, Greenwich, London, Macpherson Collection (ID: BHC0578)

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