Meet John Deman
Take your family to Meet John Deman at the Old Naval College in Greenwich
Head down to the Old Naval College to meet John Deman.
John Deman was black Greenwich Pensioner who in the early 19th century left his West Indies home to join Admiral Lord Nelson's fleet. Hear about his life at sea as a young boy and in the Royal Hospital for Seamen as a Pensioner.
This character was developed in partnership with the National Maritime Museum.
Go meet the character actor as he performs in the splendour of the Painted Hall in the Old Naval College.
Performances are free and suitable for all the family. The next events are taking place on Saturday August 16th and Saturday September 6th at 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Find out more about events at the Old Naval College.
How to get there
The closest DLR station is at the Cutty Sark, the closest overground station is at Greenwich Station.
If travelling by bus the 188, 177, 180, 199, 286 and 386 all stop near by.
