It’s getting hotter – and we’re looking for memories of Summers in Somers Town. Help us build a visual archive of Somers Town or Camden that tells us about London’s experience of heat from 1945 to today. We had a day of events at Climate Action Day on June 20th. We’re creating an exhibition in… Continue reading Summer in the city!
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RIP Peter
We were saddened to hear of Peter SImonsen’s passing. He worked in and was well known in Somers Town, as a community worker who helped many with advice, but more than that, he was a music afficionado whose knowledge of obscure Camden bands would always amaze. A conversation with Peter was a treasure – we… Continue reading RIP Peter
Cllr. Roger Robinson RIP
Much loved St Pancras Councillor Roger Robinson passed away this week. His funeral takes place at Golders Green Crematorium at 1pm Friday 16th 2024. Address: Golders Green Crematorium – West Chapel, 62 Hoop Lane, NW11 7NL. In lieu of flowers, at Roger’s request, donations can be made to Marie Curie or the Alzheimer’s Society. The funeral can… Continue reading Cllr. Roger Robinson RIP
Job Opportunities: StoryBike promotors
Rollout our StoryBike! A chance to develop a new social action service from grounds up! A great opportunity for a outgoing, natural promoter who loves people. Help less mobile people and a deprived area. Work with a creative social enterprise A Space for us People’s Museum! What you need to be? Great with people, responsible,… Continue reading Job Opportunities: StoryBike promotors
2023 in review
Our first full year and we are in a better position.
Story Bike Taxi
So what is a Story Bike Taxi and why does the Museum have one? Its a passenger electric bike – a fun sociable way of getting around, and we intend it to be a hyperlocal Somers Town service decorated in local histories style! Well, as anyone living in Somers Town knows, transport disruptions are common… Continue reading Story Bike Taxi
Untold Stories Grant win for Somers Town!
We win a grant to restore working class heritage to Somers Town -Untold Stories
Review 2022
What a year! 2022 was our first year as the People’s Museum in Somers Town at 52 Phoenix Road.
Stephen Denholm RIP
Stephen Denholm, who passed away this week, musician, Buddhist – made an inestimable difference in and around Camden and Somers Town as founder and organiser (for 20 years) of the Festival of Cultures. He was someone whose presence sparked life in all who encountered him. A rare being, he made time for those whose voices… Continue reading Stephen Denholm RIP
News! Finalist for an award!
We’re shortlisted for a Museums Change Lives Awards 2022. Diana Foster is finalist for the Radical Changemaker Award.