Redbridge Museum

Redbridge Museum explores the many different people, places and events which make up the history of our Borough.

What's in the Museum?

What's in the Museum?

Moving Stories Meet some of the people who have lived and worked in Redbridge between 1940 and today

The March of Bricks and Mortar Discover how Redbridge grew from a number of villages to a modern suburb between 1900 and 1939

Rural Redbridge Find out what life was like in the local area in the 1800s

Time Zone Explore over 150,000 years of local history through interactive displays

Find out more on what you can find in the Museum (PDF 719KB)

Visit Exploring 20th Century London to find out more about some of the items in Redbridge Museum's collection.

Since opening in 2000, we have worked with hundreds of local people, produced more than 70 exhibitions and displays, attracted more than 200,000 visitors, held over 600 family activities, and taught 33,518 school pupils. Find out more about how we work in partnership with local groups and individuals

What's on?

Wonder Women: 100 Years of Women's Lives in Redbridge

Tuesday 13 November 2018 to Saturday 27 April 2019

To celebrate 100 years since the first women in the UK won the right to vote, this exhibition explores the lives of women in Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford over the past century.

From the days of ‘mistress and servant’ to the varied lives of today’s diverse communities, this exhibition tells the story of local women in their own words.

Beginning with the Suffragette campaign to gain the vote and the impacts of two world wars, the displays uncover the changing pattern of work, community, culture, education, family life and sisterhood.

Featuring new films about women’s lives today alongside a wealth of historic objects, photographs and oral histories, this is a unique chance to meet Redbridge’s very own ‘Wonder Women’.

This exhibition is in partnership with Woodford County High School.

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Derek B: The Woodford Rapper

Tuesday 2 October to Saturday 29 December 2018

In this small display, Redbridge Museum celebrates the life of rapper and local Woodford boy, Derek B.

Derek shot to fame in the late 1980s as one of the first black British rappers to make it big in the UK.

On display for the first time are photographs, albums and music from his life, lent by his family and friends. This includes his Silver Record celebrating 60,000 album sales, on loan from the Black Cultural Archives.

Ilford Football Club Heritage Project - can you help?

Redbridge Museum is working with Ilford F.C on an exciting new project about the history of the club. Founded in 1881, Ilford F.C has been one of the most successful amateur clubs in the country.

We would love to hear from anyone with Ilford F.C items or memories. The project will lead to a major exhibition, book and new website, supported by an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Please contact Michael Foley, Ilford F.C Chairman or redbridge.museum@visionrcl.org.uk, 0208 708 2317.

Redbridge and the First World War

Redbridge Museum is commemorating the centenary of the First World War through a new website and book about the impacts of the First World War on Redbridge. Both are fully illustrated and feature extensive new research not previously published. Copies can be purchased from Redbridge Museum and most Redbridge libraries.

Visit the Redbridge and the First World War website

Events

Heritage Teatime: Wonder Women

Wednesday 12 December
2pm to 3pm
Wonder Women exhibition, 1st floor, Redbridge Central Library

Come along to our special themed Heritage Teatime. We will firstly visit Redbridge Museum's new exhibition, Wonder Women, which explores the lives of women in Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford over the past century. We will then discuss how women's lives have changed over this period. Come along and share your memories and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.