Discover Lambeth's hidden histories this September
Welcome to Lambeth's Annual Heritage Festival with events and activities throughout the month, and throughout the borough... Below are only a small selection of the 55 events happening during the month - for a full programme, download the brochure.
 Thursday 2 September, 6pm
Brixton Library. SW2 1JQ
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Join Brixton Library Craft group presenting and discussing the making and meaning of the Local Heroes textile banner.
 Friday 10 September, 7pm
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The Secret History of Lambeth's Parks and Open Spaces
 Monday 13 September, 7pm
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Lambeth has a rich history of music activity: associations with composers, performers, singers and dancers, join Sean Creighton to discuss.
 Tuesday 14 September, 7pm
Carnegie Library. SE24 0AG
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Join author Andrew Hill to discuss the relevance of Ruskin’s radical ideas today for how we live, work, and see the world. Event organised by the Friends of Carnegie Library
 Wednesday 15 September, 7pm
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Naomi Clifford, author of two self-published nonfiction history books with Lambeth connections, shares self-publishing tips and experiences.
 Monday 20 September, 7pm
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Local author C. J. Schüler previews his latest book, The Wood that Built London. Drawing on historic documents, maps and environmental evidence, he charts the fortunes of the Great North Wood that once covered much of what is now South London.
 Tuesday 21 September, 7pm
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Join Simon Hannah to discuss his newly published book that tells the story of Radical Lambeth, an inner London community that fought back.
 Monday 27 September, 7pm
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Join Laurence Marsh and Rebecca Tee from the Herne Hill Society to discuss the murkier side of Herne Hill life (1750 – 1900).
 Check out the full programme which includes the first Lambeth Muslim History Walk, a celebration of the long presence of Lambeth’s Polish community through the work of a local portrait photographer, and by a children’s event discovering Secret Polish Places in South London. There are many Black History events, from Steve Martin’s Clapham 1807 walk, Kelly Foster’s talk on recent street naming in Lambeth, a screening of the work of local amateur film maker Sam Selven, Windrush drama and a selection of events re-examining the history and legacy of the 1981 Brixton Uprising.
Aspects of Lambeth’s more recent radical past are explored in the screening of a documentary film about the restoration of the ‘Nuclear Dawn’ mural on Coldharbour Lane... and so, so much more. For a full programme, download the brochure. |
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Other Library Events
 Monday 21 September to Saturday 2 October. Visiting hours 11am to 6pm
Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ
Travel Things Museum (TTM) is a London-based, non-profit organisation focused on travel, culture and discovery. This exhibition consists of curated artefacts presented via a range of analogue and digital media. The show at Brixton Library will display hundreds of diverse exhibits of curiosities from all corners of the world, from a Basothan mokorotlo (a traditional headdress from Lesotho) to an Omani camel muzzle. In addition, the exhibition will present 'Irie in the Sunshine', a special Caribbean showcase of everyday items from Barbados, Jamaica and St Lucia.
 Friday 24 September, 7pm
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Ellie always knew she was different. Contrary and creative, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy and somehow never really liked boys. As she grew, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters and everyday courage, Ellie's journey is told through tender and funny illustrations - a self-portrait sketched out from the heart.
Join Lambeth Libraries LGBTQ+ reading group to discuss this fantastic Graphic Novel. To collect a copy of the book with your Lambeth library card - contact Colette at CTownend2@lambeth.gov.uk
 Wednesday 29 September, 4pm
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This month we celebrate the work of Roald dahl . Tell us about your favourite Roald Dahl story , character or test your knowledge all Roald Dahl with our quiz.
Join Sandra and Angela for a fun filled afternoon. Ages 8 to 12 Years on Zoom.
For more info: Sandra sdavidson@lambeth.gov.uk
  Whether its borrowing Books, Audiobooks, Magazines or Comics, we have an amazing amount available for free with your library card. If resources such as the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is your thing check out our extensive online resources.
From Our Friends
 Photo Credit: Ruth Sutoyé
Exhibition on until Saturday 18 September. Times: Thursdays - Saturdays, 11:30am to 5pm
Fee: £3 entry. Children under 16 are allowed free entry.
Black Cultural Archives, 1 Windrush Square, Brixton SW2 1EF
Before Them, We is a multidisciplinary project by artist and cultural producer, Ruth Sutoyé. It explores the lives primarily of grandparents and intergenerational relationships of African descent in the UK, and how we archive and preserve oral histories. The exhibition is curated by Natalie Fiawoo and produced by producer/artist, Ruth Sutoyé, and producer/writer, Tobi Kyeremateng.
 Wednesday 8 September, 6.30pm
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Join award-winning journalist Nadine Drummond as she discusses Alicia's book The Purpose of Power, the building of the most iconic and influential movement of modern times, Black Lives Matter, and find out how you too can create a movement in your own community. |
