{"id":18318,"date":"2012-01-16T15:37:48","date_gmt":"2012-01-16T05:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=18318"},"modified":"2012-01-16T15:37:49","modified_gmt":"2012-01-16T05:37:49","slug":"britain%e2%80%99s-child-migrants-exhibition-%e2%80%93-programs-and-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=18318","title":{"rendered":"Britain\u2019s Child Migrants exhibition \u2013 programs and events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experience the exhibition On their own \u2013 Britain\u2019s child migrants<\/em> through a range of programs and learn more about the history of British child migration.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

From the 1860s through to 1967, more than 100,000 children were sent from Britain to Australia and other Commonwealth countries through child migration schemes, changing the lives of these children dramatically. On their own <\/em>explores the history and motivations behind these government endorsed child migration schemes. It conveys the experiences shared by the children and follows the lives of some former child migrants in their own words, letters, photographs, objects and other personal collections.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visitors have the opportunity to couple their visit to the exhibition with the following programs:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oranges and Sunshine<\/em><\/strong> film screening (M rating)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This moving film tells the true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered one of the most significant scandals of recent times \u2013 the deportation of thousands of children from the United Kingdom to Australia and other Commonwealth countries under child migration schemes. Harold Haig, a former child migrant and Secretary of the Association of Former Child Migrants and their Families, will introduce the film and talk about the work of Margaret Humphreys and the Child Migrants Trust, as well as the Association\u2019s involvement with the film\u2019s director and script writer.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 1pm to 4pm, Sunday 12 February<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Adults $15.50, concession $5.50 (includes a glass of wine and entry to the exhibition and the Museum)<\/p>\n

Bookings:<\/strong> Essential, phone 13 11 02\u00a0<\/p>\n

On their own \u2013 Britain\u2019s child migrants<\/em><\/strong> exhibition tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrich your experience of the On their own<\/em> exhibition with a tour led by two former Victorian child migrants. Hear from the perspectives of Sandra Anker and Margaret Martin, who will share their personal stories as they lead you through the exhibition. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 11.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 3.30pm, Saturday 25 February and Saturday 14 April<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Included with museum entry<\/p>\n

Bookings:<\/strong> Essential, phone 13 11 02\u00a0<\/p>\n

On their own \u2013 Britain\u2019s child migrants<\/em><\/strong> exhibition forum<\/strong><\/p>\n

This forum will provide visitors with an opportunity to hear and participate in a discussion around the history and ongoing issues associated with child migration schemes, which occurred from the 1860s to 1967. Special guests to be announced.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 2.30pm, Saturday 31 March<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Adults $18.80, concession $9.90 (includes entry to the exhibition and Museum)<\/p>\n

Bookings:<\/strong> Essential, phone 13 11 02\u00a0<\/p>\n

On their own \u2013 Britain\u2019s child migrants<\/em> is an Australian National Maritime Museum Travelling Exhibition in association with National Museums Liverpool UK.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On their own \u2013 Britain\u2019s child migrants<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Until 6 May 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street Melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adults $10, children and concessions FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experience the exhibition On their own \u2013 Britain\u2019s child migrants through a range of programs and learn more about the history of British child migration.\u00a0 From the 1860s through to 1967, more than 100,000 children were sent from Britain to Australia and other Commonwealth countries through child migration schemes, changing the lives of these children<\/p>\n

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