Museums and galleries news
Sculpture to be installed commemorating the life of Charles Dickens
Published: 7 February 2012
An innovative piece of public art to celebrate the life of Charles Dickens will be installed in Southwark this year, to celebrate the 200th birthday of the famous novelist.
From a Bermondsey champion swimmer to a world music star – a chance to hear real stories from the Elephant and Castle
Published: 1 December 2011
The Cuming Museum’s exhibition Elephant in focus: home from home is now open, and it presents a snapshot of the Elephant and Castle at the beginning of the 21st century.
Hidden Southwark pictures reveal Walworth’s historic side
Published: 23 May 2011
A new exhibition of Southwark art work and historic photographs, some not seen for over 25 years, are to go on show this week at the Cuming Museum.
Shoes old and new unveiled in a new exhibition at the Cuming Museum
Published: 17 December 2010
First Cultural Olympiad event launches at Cuming Museum in Southwark
See your shoes appear in a new exhibition at the Cuming Museum
Published: 15 October 2010
Southwark's Cuming Museum is looking for people to take a photo or two of their favourite shoes, upload them to the Walking in my shoes Flickr group, and they could appear in a December exhibition.
Southwark Council Statement on Livesey Museum
Published: 15 July 2010
Councillor Veronica Ward said:"The Livesey museum was given to Southwark by George Livesey to provide educational benefits to the residents of the former parish of Camberwell.
Uncover your Southwark
Published: 20 March 2010
There's so much to see and do right here on your doorstep
