Queen Mary’s roots in the community date back to the founding of the People’s Palace in 1887. This historic venue was unique in its community offering, providing a venue where people could enjoy dance classes, organ recitals, donkey shows and art exhibitions.
Fast-forward to the present day and we remain an anchor institution in East London. We are proud of our ongoing commitment to our local communities. This commitment is expressed in a number of ways — which you can learn more about on this page — from local partnerships to collaborative projects.