EastEnders at 40

Based in Hackney, Museum of the Home tells the ever-changing stories of home. Visitors are invited to learn about life in the real East End and reflect on lived experiences of Hackney by exploring their galleries, or joining guided tours.

“We’re delighted to be part of celebrating EastEnders 40 with this exciting and unique display in our Rooms Through Time galleries”, shares Sonia Solicari, Director of Museum of the Home. “This display offers fans a chance to get up close and personal with forty years of stories through real props and costumes from the show—as well as the chance to reflect on the real East End through our period room sets and galleries here in Hoxton.”

First airing in 1985, the landmark BBC soap opera EastEnders spotlighted the everyday lives of the residents of Albert Square in the fictional east London borough of Walford. From its first episode, EastEnders was a massive hit, drawing in 17 million viewers.

Get up close and personal with forty years of stories through real props and costumes from the show. Drop into the Museum each month to see the costumes and accessories below.