Archives Events
Exploring Hackney’s Past:
A Step-by-Step Guide to Hackney Archives
Wednesday 23 September,10am – 12 noon
Wednesday 4 November, 10am – 12 noon
Wednesday 20 January 2010, 10am – 12 noon.
Have you ever thought about exploring the history of your house, street or area, but didn’t know where to find out about it ? Come and learn about how to research your local area using the collections at Hackney Archives. Free, but please call or email to book a place.
The Lives of Hackney’s Buildings
Friday 18 September 2 – 4.30pm
Ever wondered who designed your house, when it was built, or who may have lived there? This workshop will help you to uncover the history of buildings in the borough, using the resources at Hackney Archives. Free, but please call to book a place.
Mapping the Change: How to become a Community Observer
Thursday 1 October, 6 – 7.30pm
An event run in conjunction with Hackney Museum as part of the Mapping the Change project. Free, but please call or email to book a place.
'Survival': Black British History and Culture 1945 to the Present
Saturdays, 2 – 4pm, 3 October – 12 December
An 11-week course run at Hackney Archives by Birkbeck College.
This module takes a wide-ranging approach to Black British social, cultural and political history from 1945 to the present. Covering everyday experiences, political activism and the role of music in black culture, the module uses documents, visual and sound sources to create a vivid picture of recent Black history.
For full details, including course fees see the Birkbeck College website.
Exploring the contribution of the African-Caribbean and Chinese community to the story of London
Thursday 15 October, 2 – 4pm
A talk by Maureen Roberts from London Metropolitan Archives (LMA), exploring the contribution of the African-Caribbean and Chinese community to the story of London, through the Eric and Jessica Huntley collections and the Chinque family archive deposits at LMA. Following the talk, there will be a chance for discussion about the collections at Hackney Archives and the archives of Hackney’s communities. For age 18 plus - Free, booking required.
Page updated: 4 Sep 2009