Southwark Folk – an inner London borough explores its history through folk

The evening will be hosted by Nigel of Bermondsey, a south London singer-songwriter. His songs focus on Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Walworth and Wapping and his third album "Bermondsey Folk" will be released later this year.  

Other artists performing during the evening are author/poet/playwright and singer John Constable. His acclaimed work "The Southwark Mysteries" was performed at Southwark Cathedral in April 2010. 

Singer/songwriter Russell Dryden runs the fish stall in Blue Market in Bermondsey. His songs are inspired by his experience of the day-to-day locale. The Transpontine Music Club has crafted ballads of Nunhead Cemetery, New Cross Road and other South London beauty spots. 

Councillor Veronica Ward, cabinet member for culture, leisure, sport and the Olympics at Southwark Council, said:  

"Our borough has an incredibly rich history and what better way to learn of Southwark's past than to listen to songs performed by local singers who have been inspired by where they live? It's part of our fantastic new Pictures, Places, People: Elephant to Camberwell exhibition programme, which brings to life this stretch of the borough."  

Nigel of Bermondsey, added:

"When I initially planned this event I did not expect that there would be so many artists finding Southwark and its history so inspirational. This is going to be an excellent night."  

Background Information

The event takes place at the Cuming Museum on Friday 24 June from 6pm to 8pm.  

It is part of the Cuming Museum's Pictures, Places, People: Elephant to Camberwell exhibition programme. The exhibition, which runs to 29 October, explores the history of change in the local area through artworks, photographs and film.  

More information about the museum's exhibition and events programme can be found on the museum's web page.