History fans with an SE18 or SE28 postcode can gain free entry to Firepower, Woolwich, this weekend.

The venue is hosting its first Royal Arsenal Community History Day where the Living History Team will bring the past to life with historic characters, genealogy experts will help you research your own family tree and the local Scouts will perform Gang Show routines.

Royal Arsenal Community History Day, May 16. Firepower, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. The event will go on until 10pm as part of the Europe-wide Museums at Night programme. 020 8855 7755. Free/£5/£2.50.