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SS Robin Gallery
    SS Robin
Hertsmere Road
West India Quay
London
E14 4AE
England
Collection details
Photography
Facilities
Food: yes Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Library: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 020 7538 0652
General information (Fax) : 08701 316566
E-mail : info@ssrobin.com
Website : www.ssrobin.org
Description
The Robin Gallery is a registered charity creating an international centre for documentary photography located on board Europe's oldest complete steamship in the heart of London's Docklands. The ship's origional cargo hold has recently been transformed into a 2000sq.ft floating exhibition space and classroom.
Collections description
SS Robin Gallery seeks to challenge perceptions by illustrating and exploring our lives and planet through extraordinary documentary images.

Key artists and exhibits
Reuters; British Press Photographers Association; Old Fogeys;


Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending June 29 2008
Historic Steamship SS Robin Saved By London Crossrail Loan
Historic SS Robin Could Be On Scrap Heap By Christmas Says Trust

Available resources
Creative training ICT  CD-ROM or DVD; CPD or training materials; Digitised collection; Film, video or vodcast; Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Online game or interactive; Resource or activity pack; Software; Virtual exhibition or images; Website; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Schools programme  CD-ROM or DVD; Film, video or vodcast; Software; Virtual exhibition or images; Website; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Information point provided
Guided tours
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Refreshments
Shop
 
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