A History of Race Relations in Southwark Exhibition.
Summary
An exhibition where you can take a look at the people and organisations who helped shape Southwark’s anti-racism policies from the 1500s to present day, and foster its cultural diversity for the future.
Event Details
Email: archives@southwark.gov.uk
Description
Southwark is often called London’s most historic borough – it’s also one of its most diverse.
This Black History Month, Southwark Council’s Heritage Service presents Race Equality in Southwark. It is a new cross-venue exhibition spanning 400 years, we take a look at the people and organisations who helped to shape Southwark’s anti-racism policies, and foster its cultural diversity for the future.
.In two locations:
1. Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library – 1500s to 1920s
2. John Harvard Library – 1930s to present.
Curated by Lisa Soverall, Jeevan Sanghera and Jess Brown
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Seat available