Southwark Today at Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library
Southwark Today exhibition
Summary
This temporary exhibition shares the voices and perspectives of the people who make up Southwark today. It was created with a range of community groups to creatively draw out and document their stories.
Event Details
Address:Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library
145-147 Walworth Road
London
Post code:SE17 1RW
Tickets:FREE
Email: libraries@southwark.gov.uk
Open hours:Monday 10am to 8pm
Tuesday 10am to 8pm
Wednesday 10am to 8pm
Thursday 10am to 8pm
Friday 10am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 4pm
Twitter:twitter.com/SouthwarkLibs
Description
Come and explore Southwark today, a new temporary exhibition opening on the 6 June 2022 in the new Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library.
Design studio Syrup, who have designed, produced and co-curated this exhibition, worked with a range of community groups to creatively draw out and document their
stories, expanding our understanding of Southwark’s recent history both today and for the future.
The exhibition includes:
- New work by the Camberwell Incredibles
- Art by Hayley Wall
- A film about La Liga women’s football league, made with Justyna Kabala
- Community action group showcase, including Peckham Vision, Latin Elephant, and underground DIY LGBTIQA+ collective, The Chateau
- One Picture My Story - an oral history project from Southwark Archives about the lives of older black residents
Transport
By Bus:12, 35, 40. 45, 68, 136, 148, 171, 176, 343, 468, P5
By Tube:Elephant and Castle
By Train:Elephant and Castle
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people
Seat available
