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August 2018
Loughborough Road project, drop-in session
Join in the research of the history of the shops, pubs and people of Loughborough Road and find out more about the amazing documents Lambeth Archives holds about Lambeth’s buildings, businesses, people and events.
Find out more »September 2018
Lambeth Local History Fair
Stalls from local societies throughout Lambeth, along with talks. Refreshments available. The Brixton Society will have a stall so come and visit us.
Find out more »TALK & BOOK SIGNING: The Tate Library, Brixton by Bill Linskey
TALK & BOOK SIGNING: The Tate Library, Brixton by Bill Linskey A new book published by the Brixton Society aims to tell the story of how Brixton came to have the fine library that has been serving its population for more than a century. As the library was the gift of Henry Tate, sugar magnate and philanthropist, we have to tell his story as well. There will be free light refreshments.
Find out more »How Stockwell lost its Green
How Stockwell Lost Its Green, an illustrated talk by Bill Linskey How did the ancient village green of Stockwell come to be built over in the Victorian era? The answer to this question will reveal a good deal of the history of the area. The venue for the talk is itself a rare survival: a purpose-built L.C.C. laundry for the use of housing estate residents, now in use as a community centre. The Old Laundry, 20 Eastcote Street, Stockwell, SW9…
Find out more »Open Meeting: Windrush Square – an illustrated talk
As part of the Lambeth Heritage Festival a Brixton Society Open Meeting : Windrush Square - an illustrated talk by Alan Piper Windrush Square is in the heart of Brixton, in the heart of Lambeth. Hear about the history of this iconic place, about the various features in the square, and about the many historic buildings that surround it. There will be free light refreshments.
Find out more »Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
Find out more »Walk: Stockwell Green
A guided walk around the Stockwell Green area which at one time had two places of worship, two schools, two breweries and – of course – a village green. Led by Bill Linskey, Brixton Society. Meet outside the Costcutter store, The Quadrant, Stockwell Green, SW9 9JF
Find out more »Local Heros
#Brixton Local Heroes Initiative will present new nominations; the unveiling of a work of art; and of a digital ‘Roll of Honour’ display to keep alive for Brixton Library visitors - especially young people – the memory of Brixton Local Heroes. #we belong
Find out more »Loughborough Road project, A talk at the Jamm
Sharing some of the emerging Loughborough stories.
Find out more »October 2018
Brixton Society Committee Meeting
Brixton Society monthly committee meeting. All members are welcome to attend
Find out more »Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
Find out more »November 2018
Brixton Society Committee Meeting
Brixton Society monthly committee meeting. All members are welcome to attend
Find out more »Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
Find out more »December 2018
Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
Find out more »January 2019
Brixton Society Committee Meeting
Brixton Society monthly committee meeting. All members are welcome to attend.
Find out more »Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
Find out more »February 2019
Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
Find out more »March 2019
Brixton Market Heritage Walk
A 75 minute walk taking in the street markets, covered arcades and high street of this vibrant area.
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