A free, small-group visit to the Tate & Lyle Sugars museum and archives in Silvertown. Limited capacity. Booking essential.

Join us for a free, small-group visit to the Tate & Lyle Sugars museum and archives in Silvertown. This visit follows Part 6 of 7 of Bittersweet: Legacies of Sugar (the Sugar Trail walk).

You are welcome to book this visit whether or not you attend the walk, but booking is essential due to site capacity and security requirements.Important information for attendees (please read before booking).

This is an operational site with strict security, health and safety, and food safety rules.Capacity and sign-in:

Maximum 20 attendees (plus NACHRG team members).

Names are required in advance. Please book using the name shown on your photo ID.

You will enter via the security hub (a different entrance from previous visits).

Please bring a form of ID.

Please do not bring bags larger than a handbag or small rucksack.

Food safety

Absolutely no nuts are allowed on site or in vehicles.

Dress and personal items

Wear trousers and a long-sleeved top (no skirts, dresses, shorts, or T-shirts).

No nail varnish.

No jewellery aside from a plain wedding band.

No piercings.

No heavy make-up.

Travel

Address: Thames Refinery, Factory Road, Silvertown, London E16 2EW

By public transport: City Airport DLR is the closest station.

By car: visitor parking is available next to reception.

Access

Due to the route to access the museum, this event may not be suitable to people with limited mobility. If you are unsure, please contact nachrg265@gmail.com

This visit is part of Bittersweet: Legacies of Sugar, led and presented by the Newham African Caribbean Heritage Reference Group, with Museum X supporting as a partner, and funded by the Lyles Local Fund.

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