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Islington Local History Centre

@islingtonlhc

ILHC aims to collect material that reflects the life and times of Islington from its origins as an Anglo-Saxon hilltop village to London inner-city area.

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Join Black Cultural Archives’ Youth Forum for the first in our three-part event series, 'Making Space' designed to empower a new generation to connect with our rich archives. Secure your free tickets now before they sell out buff.ly/3Scdusx

Join Black Cultural Archives’ Youth Forum for the first in our three-part event series, 'Making Space' designed to empower a new generation to connect with our rich archives. 

Secure your free tickets now before they sell out buff.ly/3Scdusx
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Next Thursday, the Museum's first dree drop-in Ten-Minute Talk & Tea of 2024 takes place in the Museum galleries at 12:30. Join our Collections and Inventory Assistant, Rachel as she explores a brief history of resuscitation. Find out more here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ten-minute-t….

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Join us at Finsbury Library for a special LGBT History Month session of The Drawing Club on Saturday 17th February, 2.30pm. Open to all drawing abilities, no booking necessary.

Join us at Finsbury Library for a special LGBT History Month session of The Drawing Club on Saturday 17th February, 2.30pm. Open to all drawing abilities, no booking necessary.
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Welcome to Week 3 of Camden & Islington LGBT History Month!🎉 bit.ly/Week3ofCamdenI… Another busy week of celebration, exploration & education awaits!🏳️‍🌈 #lgbthm24 #lgbthistorymonth #camden #islington

Welcome to Week 3 of Camden & Islington LGBT History Month!🎉 

bit.ly/Week3ofCamdenI…

Another busy week of celebration, exploration & education awaits!🏳️‍🌈

 #lgbthm24 #lgbthistorymonth #camden #islington
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From 1967- 1969 Derek Jarman lived in Islington, in an artists’ co-op at 60 Liverpool Road For many people in the Islington LGBT community Derek Jarman was both an artist & an inspiration💙 Photo by Ray Dean: Derek Jarman at home in Islington in 1967 & Islington People's Plaque

From 1967- 1969 Derek Jarman lived in Islington, in an artists’ co-op at 60 Liverpool Road

For many people in the Islington LGBT community Derek Jarman was both an artist & an inspiration💙

Photo by Ray Dean: Derek Jarman at home in Islington in 1967 & Islington People's Plaque
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The Local History Centre will be closed over the Easter break from 29th March - 1st April. We will be open for business as usual from Tuesday🐰🌷 Flyer is from the Islington Bus Company, 1982 🚍

The Local History Centre will be closed over the Easter break  from 29th March - 1st April. We will be open for business as usual from Tuesday🐰🌷 Flyer is from the Islington Bus Company, 1982 🚍
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Come along to the St. Luke's Community History Group open session, 'Exmouth Market Stories' . 🛍️ Visitors will have the opportunity to share memories, family stories and photos of Exmouth Market. ✍️ 📍Islington Local History Centre, Monday 15 April, 2 - 3.30pm. 📸Photo: 1961

Come along to the St. Luke's Community History Group open session, 'Exmouth Market Stories' . 🛍️

Visitors will have the opportunity to share memories, family stories and photos of Exmouth Market. ✍️

📍Islington Local History Centre, Monday 15 April, 2 - 3.30pm.

📸Photo: 1961
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📍Coming up at the Islington Local History Centre 📅Wednesday, May 15th ⏰1:00 - 4:00pm The first session of a free workshop series that will explore menopause, perimenopause and community through through photography, storytelling and textile art 📷✍️🎨

📍Coming up at the Islington Local History Centre
📅Wednesday, May 15th
⏰1:00 - 4:00pm

The first session of a free workshop series that will explore menopause, perimenopause and community through through photography,  storytelling and textile art 📷✍️🎨
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Coming up at Islington Museum, 'Thérèse Lessore and the Circus' 🎪🖌️ Featuring a display paintings by the artist along with talks by theatre and art historians at 3 & 4pm🖼️ ⏰Monday, 8th July 2.30 pm - 4.30pm. 📍 Islington Museum 🎟️bit.ly/4elm3Mb

Coming up at Islington Museum, 'Thérèse Lessore and the Circus' 🎪🖌️

Featuring a display paintings by the artist along with talks by theatre and art historians at 3 & 4pm🖼️

⏰Monday, 8th July 2.30 pm - 4.30pm. 
📍 Islington Museum
🎟️bit.ly/4elm3Mb
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Our very first Pride in London with the Islington Council LGBTQ+ Staff Forum was a beautiful success! Thank you to all staff members, friends and allies who joined us on Saturday.

Our very first Pride in London with the Islington Council LGBTQ+ Staff Forum was a beautiful success! Thank you to all staff members, friends and allies who joined us on Saturday.
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Next Monday afternoon, 'Thérèse Lessore and the Circus' 🎪🖌️ Featuring a display of paintings by Lessore, founding member of the London Group, w/ talks by theatre and art historians at 3 & 4pm🖼️ ⏰July 8th, 2.30 - 4.30pm. 📍 Islington Museum 🎟️ bit.ly/4elm3Mb

Next Monday afternoon, 'Thérèse Lessore and the Circus' 🎪🖌️

Featuring a display of paintings by Lessore, founding member of the London Group, w/ talks by theatre and art historians at 3 & 4pm🖼️ 

⏰July 8th, 2.30 - 4.30pm. 
📍 Islington Museum 
🎟️ bit.ly/4elm3Mb
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FREE creative workshop series happening at the Islington Local History Centre for people who have experience with menopause🖌️🎨 Next session coming soon... 📅 Wednesday, 31 July ⏰ 10am - 1pm 🎟️ Email [email protected] to secure a place

FREE creative workshop series happening at the Islington Local History Centre for people who have experience with menopause🖌️🎨 

Next session coming soon...

📅 Wednesday, 31 July
⏰ 10am - 1pm
🎟️ Email hello@invisiblevisibleproject.com to secure a place
Islington Museum (@islingtonmuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Islington Museum's new exhibition, Our Islington, opens today! Featuring never-before-seen works, beloved classics and a chance to have art by YOU hanging on our walls. Free Entry. Families Welcome. ALL are welcome! Monday - Saturday. Closed Wednesdays.

Islington Museum's new exhibition, Our Islington, opens today!

Featuring never-before-seen works, beloved classics and a chance to have art by YOU hanging on our walls.

Free Entry. Families Welcome. ALL are welcome! 

Monday - Saturday. Closed Wednesdays.
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We are organising two walks with FOCG of Bunhill Fields, where you can go beyond the railings to learn more about the nature, biodiversity and history of this urban oasis in South Islington. Walks are FREE but booking is essential. eventbrite.co.uk/e/101598220913…

We are organising two walks with <a href="/FCityGardens/">FOCG</a> of Bunhill Fields, where you can go beyond the railings to learn more about the nature, biodiversity and history of this urban oasis in South Islington.

Walks are FREE but booking is essential.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/101598220913…
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Fancy a free tour around Islington or Camden this Saturday (5 October)?👀 London’s guiding associations are coming together to offer free tours showcasing the best the capital has to offer. Check out what’s on offer now, link in comments👇

Fancy a free tour around Islington or Camden this Saturday (5 October)?👀 

London’s guiding associations are coming together to offer free tours showcasing the best the capital has to offer. 

Check out what’s on offer now, link in comments👇
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Coming up at Islington Local History Centre, a rare look into the Sickert Family Collection containing photographs, letters, papers & more! 📅 Wed, 11 December 🕰️ 2 - 3pm 📍 Islington Local History Centre 🎟️ FREE! Reserve here: tinyurl.com/2jve6kzz

Coming up at Islington Local History Centre, a rare look into the Sickert Family Collection containing photographs, letters, papers &amp; more!
📅 Wed, 11 December
🕰️ 2 - 3pm
📍 Islington Local History Centre
🎟️ FREE! Reserve here: tinyurl.com/2jve6kzz
Islington Local History Centre (@islingtonlhc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣Islington Local History Centre holiday closures 🎉🎄 The ILHC will be closed between 23 Dec - 20 Jan for the holiday period and annual stock take Service resumes to regular operations on 20 Jan. Any enquiries submitted during this period will be answered following 20 Jan 🪶

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We are delighted to partner with ClubKali to bring South Asian LGBTQ+ heritage to Islington Museum. Featuring oral histories, chai chats, film screenings, arts & crafts and more. Saturday February 8. 1.30- 4.30pm Tickets are free but please sign up. eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-…

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Back by popular demand, Thérèse Lessore and the Circus returns to Islington Museum 🎪🎨 Featuring a brilliant display of paintings depicting Swallow's Circus Jan 23 - 28 + exhibition talk Saturday 25 @ 11am 📣 FREE ENTRY to exhibition + talk 🎟️

Back by popular demand, Thérèse Lessore and the Circus returns to Islington Museum 🎪🎨

Featuring a brilliant display of paintings depicting Swallow's Circus

 Jan 23 - 28 + exhibition talk Saturday 25 @ 11am 📣 

FREE ENTRY to exhibition + talk 🎟️