Museum of London - New exhibition - Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom

Life through the lens of the UK's first female press photographer at the Museum of London Docklands.

New exhibition

Soldiers and Suffragettes: The Photography of Christina Broom 19 June – 1 November 2015 FREE ENTRY The first major exhibition showcasing the UK’s first female press photographer opens today at the Museum of London Docklands. From First World War soldiers to Suffragette processions, view life in London at the start of the 20th century through the lens of Christina Broom.       > Plan your visit

Who was Christina Broom? Curator Anna Sparham introduces the woman whose bold pioneering spirit took her into the city to capture thousands of images, gaining unprecedented access to soldiers, Suffragettes and even royalty. > Watch the video

A new publication The first book of Christina Broom's works has been published to coincide with the exhibition (£20) and a new range of prints from the exhibition is available onlineand in the museum shop. > Read an excerpt from the book

Special events

Photography workshop  Sat 18 Jul & 26 Sep, 2-5.30pm Artist and historic photography expert Jo Gane leads an afternoon of photography experimentation. Make a pinhole box camera and learn to develop your pinhole pictures using early darkroom and modern smartphone techniques.                      > Book now

Christina Broom: up close  Thu 25 Jun, 7-8pm (exhibition open until 10pm) Join the exhibition curator Anna Sparham in conversation with Edwardian postcard expert, Guy Atkins and women’s history specialist Di Atkinson. Use promotion code LDNIST241when booking online to get 2 for 1 tickets. > Book now

Snap happy summer holiday events for families       Explore the work of Christina Broom through crafts, digital sessions and art workshops. We look at Broom’s amazing photographs and the stories of her subjects from 15-22 August. > Find out more