Recreating Home: A 1910s Jewish Home in London

In this special curator’s talk for Jewish Culture Month, discover the stories, objects and lived experiences that shaped A Tenement Flat in 1913 in our Rooms Through Time gallery.

Co-curated with community groups and shaped by research into everyday life, the room brings history to life through intimate storytelling and richly detailed material culture. From furniture and textiles to personal belongings, each element offers insight into migration, identity, faith and family life in a rapidly changing city.

The talk will explore the social and cultural landscape of the Jewish East End in the early twentieth century, tracing how new arrivals built homes, livelihoods and communities. It will also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the curatorial process: how voices from the community informed the narrative, how objects were selected, and how collaboration shaped the final space.

Whether you are interested in Jewish history, London’s social past, or the practice of contemporary museum curation, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the stories embedded in one of the Museum’s most evocative rooms. Join us to uncover the histories, memories and meanings that transform a simple domestic interior into a powerful portrait of home.

This event is free to drop-in, no booking required.