To 19 April 2020

The Museum of London is staging The Clash: London Calling, a free exhibit showcasing a collection The Clash's personal archive.

The Museum of London documents the history of the UK's capital city from prehistoric to modern times and is located in the City of London on the London Wall, close to the Barbican Centre.

The Clash's third album 'London Calling', which was released in the winter of 1979, is held as a classic, era-defining masterpiece which still stands as one of rock's all-time greatest albums – a melting pot of musical styles, driven by a passion for action and a fierce political anger.

As well as showcasing influences and context for the writing and recording of the double album, this new exhibit at the Museum of London will also examine how the capital influenced The Clash as they became one of the most popular British bands of the 20th century.

Items on show include :

Photographs by Pennie Smith featured on the two inner record sleeves of London Calling and taken during The Clash's 'Take the 5th' tour of North America in September and October 1979 are also being shown for the first time

The Clash: London Calling, will be followed by the opening of a brand new display exploring London's relationship with dub reggae music.

Useful links

​ www.museumoflondon.org.uk