Housewarming: A Victorian Home from Kolkata to London

When: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA

A talk by an IHSS Visiting Fellow Dr Arunima Datta (University of North Texas) at the Centre for Studies of Home, a partnership between Queen Mary University of London and the Museum of the Home

Enjoy exclusive late-night access to our galleries with a special tour of A Townhouse in 1878, led by co-curator and historian of the British Empire and Asian history, Dr. Arunima Datta. Plus, enjoy a DJ set from local legend The Cockney Sikh, a Block Printing Workshop, a film screening and a selection of refreshing drinks.

About the Speaker

Dr Arunima Datta is an award-winning historian at the University of North Texas and QM IHSS Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Studies of Home, a partnership between Queen Mary University of London and Museum of the Home. Arunima's research focuses on labour, women's history, food and emotions and her publications include Waiting on Empire: a History of Indian Travelling Ayahs (2023, OUP) and Fleeting Agencies: a Social History of Indian Coolie Women in British Malaya (2021, CUP). Visit Arunima Datta | University of North Texas for more details.

About the Event

Entry is free, with some paid elements. Get tickets now to secure your place!

The event is organised by the Centre for Studies of Home, in partnership with the Museum of the Home and supported by the IHSS Visiting Fellowship scheme.