Made of Somers Town… last night!
A private view for Made of Somers Town went well with many recollections and anecdotes…
Somers Town History Space
A private view for Made of Somers Town went well with many recollections and anecdotes…
Photo Event coming up on January 19th – made of Somers Town
Towering political leaders and characters passed through No. 22 Cranleigh Street. Last week’s talk on George Padmore was fascinating – a conversation between academic and author of a book about Padmore, Leslie James, and Professor Esther Leslie. It seems Camden and Somers Town was a hotbed of radical politics and planning for African independence. The […]
Our very own Esther Leslie has an event at Open House Festival called ‘Somers Town: Disappearances and Emergencies‘ – more here Very timely, with 42 Phoenix Road demolition in progress, as shown here, and the hoardings marking the disappearance of our park Brill Place open space for the erection of the 28-storey luxury tower block, […]
We attended a meeting for residents by Camden Council and presentations on this troubled history, and presented ideas for names. As the TRA prefers not to use people, Esther Leslie researched a number of connections to the area – the most obvious being Fleet, after the subterranean river which used to run in front of […]
Summer opportunity for young person researcher.
Talk and Q&A Claudia Jones – recordings available!
Our #artineverydaylifest competition ends soon DEADLINE JULY 1st. Win £50 – just send in an example of art or a photo – under 19s only. HOW TO ENTER POST WITH TAG #artineverydaylifest somerstownhistory@gmail.comOR:Instagram: somerstownhistoryspacehttps://twitter.com/HistoryTown Check out our NEW children’s book for ideas – available here.Tales of St Pancras Children’s activity book
Our event on Saturday Spring Fair – Win £50 in a competition – find out on Saturday.
We are launching our new magazine ‘Journeys’ at our Spring Fair – Tickets Free on Eventbrite. on May 30th 2-4pm.