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'Museum of London Docklands' Treasure Hunt

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  • January 12 · 1:30 PM

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Come along on Saturday 12th January for a Treasure Hunt around the Museum of London Docklands!

The Museum of London Docklands is situated on the Isle of Dogs and tells the history of London's River Thames and Docklands. The museum opened in 2003 in a group of grade I listed early 19th century Georgian sugar warehouses (built in 1802).  There is a large collection of historical artefacts, models, and pictures. It is a substantial museum with 12 galleries arranged over two of its floors.

The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know the history of an area whilst meeting and getting to know new people.

How it works
 We will be meeting up at 1:30pm, when you will be randomly divided into teams of 5 people.

We will then give each team 15-20 written clues which you have to find the answers for. The answers can be found on exhibits in the museum.
It's up to your team to work together to find the answers. You can answer them in any order and we will provide a map of the museum to help you. It's not a race, so you can take your time getting to know the museum.
   

 

 

 

 



 

The team to get the most correct answers and then return to base (a local pub) will win a £10 gift voucher each!

If more than one team gets the top score, there will be a tie break question back at the pub.
A £5 gift voucher will be given to each member of the team coming in second place and a prize will be given to each member of the team with the best team name.
We will be charging £4 per person to take part, apart from '2012 Full Member's where it is free!

We will be marking the scores and presenting the prizes back at the pub at 4:30pm.

 If you can't see us outside the DLR Station, please call or text.

Look out for the group sign -

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look forward to seeing you there.

Robert
07905 901 834

 

 

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  • Nell
    Nell

    My first meetup - I enjoyed it! Great museum. Our group slightly disintegrated as people wanted to go at different paces, but it was good to meet everyone.

    January 13

    • Deborah Goodman
      Deborah Goodman

      Don't worry Nell this usually happens! Glad you enjoyed first meet up. Hope to see you again.

      January 18

  • Deborah Goodman
    Deborah Goodman

    Museum was a treasure at a great location, must revisit to do it justice. Treasure hunt made us think - well done CSI Docklands we were only half a point out! Good pub choice Robert for space and ability to chat to other members.

    January 18

  • Kevin
    Kevin

    Woo hoo for Four Boys, One Girl and Another Girl! We didn't come in last... we were just un-first! I've lived in London for about three years and that's the first time I've visited the museum. I liked the little town construction, reminds me of the town they had back on Vancouver Island in the Royal BC Museum. Good event!

    January 14

  • m robinson
    m robinson

    could not go to this unfortunately just wondered if Robert is going to repeat it ?
    Thanks
    Melanie

    January 13

  • Robert
    Robert

    The rest of the scores: 'Blossom, Dearie & her treasures' 18¾, 'Docklands Detectives', 'Quay to the Treasure', 'Les Quizerables' (won best team name prize), 'Dynamic Docklands Discoveries', 'CSI Docklands', 'The Best', 'Hempen Jiggers' all 18½ points. 'Hopeless Cause', 'Last Four Standing', all 18 points. 'Land Lovers' 17½ points, 'Brunel's Babes' 17 points, 'Curious Warriors' 15½ points, 'Four Boys, One Girl and Another Girl' 14½ points.

    January 13

  • Donald Alexander
    Donald Alexander

    It would help another time if each group could have more than one copy of the clues.

    January 13

  • Robert
    Robert

    Winners: The Wall's Have Ears, Runners Up: Blubber...especially after Christmas, 3rd: The Doggat Tired!! (all 19 out of 19 points). The Wall's Have Ears won on a tie break question.

    1 · January 13

  • brenda
    brenda

    vvery interesting our Robert

    January 13

  • Robert
    Robert

    Good fun organising it in a brilliant museum.

    1 · January 13

  • Clare Lindley
    Clare Lindley

    I really enjoyed the afternoon - thankyou!

    January 13

  • Rachael
    Rachael

    Really enjoyed the event, thank you!

    January 13

  • Claire
    Claire

    Great event - really enjoyable afternoon. Interesting exhibits and people! :)

    January 13

  • Dave Taylor
    Dave Taylor

    My first cultureseekers meetup. Really enjoyed it. Thanks!

    January 12

  • Ricki
    Ricki

    excellent as always, though curses to the word "deterrent"

    January 12

  • christina mattin
    christina mattin

    It was fantastic. What an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Thanks again, Robert.

    1 · January 12

  • Meredith Small
    Meredith Small

    As always with these events, Roberts questions were well researched & it was a fascinating museum to visit & explore! I plan to return soon to enjoy the exhibitions again! Good to get to know new folk, too!

    2 · January 12

  • carole beth
    carole beth

    Another enjoyable day and very clever clues

    2 · January 12

  • Tomoe
    Tomoe

    It was my first meet up today. had a very good time. thank you!

    2 · January 12

  • Kevin Newman
    Kevin Newman

    Excellent-well laid out and presented-really brought back early days of London Docks.

    1 · January 12

  • Blossom Lane
    Blossom Lane

    Great afternoon in the Museum - a delightful discovery and great company at the Pub.

    1 · January 12

  • Francine
    Francine

    a really enjoyable event and a great way to get to know the Museum

    1 · January 12

  • Sharan
    Sharan

    If Joe Philpot's team wins anything let me know. Had to leave at 4.30.

    January 12

  • Anna
    Anna

    Sadly not going to make it - have fun!

    January 12

  • Carl
    Carl

    Sorry will be late....am v interested in Museum so will join in as best we can with everyone...

    January 12

  • Eric
    Eric

    I'm
    Gna be late... Start without me!

    January 12

  • Laurent Ford
    Laurent Ford

    Sorry, can't make it. I'm really not feeling well. I hope you do this meet up again
    Laurent

    January 12

  • Pauline Shrimpton
    Pauline Shrimpton

    Sorry. Poorly, so unable to attend, but look forward to joining in more events this year. Thank you for all the work you do.

    January 12

  • m robinson
    m robinson

    Robert please can you repeat this event ?!

    January 11

  • John Van Praag
    John Van Praag

    I see that the Jubilee Line has a stop at Canary Wharf. Is it possible to walk to the West India Quay DLR from there? If so, what is the best route?

    January 11

    • Robert
      Robert

      Yes, it's only about a 5min walk from Canary Wharf Jubilee Line.

      January 11

  • Jo Booth
    Jo Booth

    if you log on to ttransport for London or Google maps you will be able to see all your options

    January 11

  • Laurent Ford
    Laurent Ford

    Hi Vanessa, You can communicate through mime. It'll be like a long game of charades...3 words, it's a place...

    January 10

  • Vanessa KS
    Vanessa KS

    Hi Robert + everyone else - I was planning to come along to the treasure hunt on Saturday, but I've lost my voice. Is it still worth me coming along as I can't really talk?

    January 10

  • Laurent Ford
    Laurent Ford

    Sounds good Ricki

    January 10

  • Ricki
    Ricki

    Hello, I have seen a bit of press about this so I thought I'd mention it in case anyone else was interested.

    The London Ice Sculpture Festival is on next door in Canary Wharf this weekend. The doubles competition is 10 to 12 on Saturday, I might head along for a look in the morning before this meet as I'll be in the area

    http://www.londonicesculptingfe...

    January 10

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