Drop in for a lively workshop exploring the colourful origins of old London slang, from cockneys and costermongers to phrases you won’t Adam and Eve.
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea - Soane Stable Yard Activity Space
About the event
Have a butchers and join guide Iona Ball for a playful drop in session exploring the colourful world of old London slang. From cockneys to costermongers, this informal workshop looks at the phrases, humour and everyday language that helped shape London’s distinctive voice. Visitors can chew the fat, test their knowledge and discover the meanings behind familiar and forgotten expressions, including phrases you might not Adam and Eve.
Open to all, this free session is designed to be relaxed, lively and accessible, offering a fun introduction to the language, characters and street culture of old London.
Drop in between 15:30 and 16:30.
Tickets: Free, drop in.
About the speaker
Iona Ball, a seasoned tour guide, leads captivating external tours for both the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Museum of London.