A History of Race Relations in Southwark Exhibition
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.
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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 heritage officers, Lisa Soverall, Jeevan Sanghera and Jess Brown
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Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library
145-147 Walworth Road
London
SE17 1RW
United Kingdom
This library has:
- flat access
- lift access to all floors
- disabled access toilet
- computers with screen magnification and audio assistance for visually impaired users
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to violence, aggression and abuse towards our staff.
