Communities of Liberation: hidden Black heritage in London’s east end…

Just 2 weeks to go until the showpiece finale of Sweet Patootee Arts’ freelance role at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives.

This is an invitation to join us at the launch of Communities of Liberation, a new public exhibition bringing to light Black experiences in Tower Hamlets during the transatlantic slave trade.

Exhibition launch – Saturday 1st March, 2:00-4:00pm

Tower Hamlets Town Hall

160 Whitechapel Road

London E1 1BJ

Download our launch event flyer here

We invite you to discover untold stories of Black lives 300 years ago in London’s East End.

Exhibition dates at Tower Hamlets Town Hall – 1st to 29th March

Opening Hours – Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

The exhibition is based on the research and creative work of six local residents who have used archive collections to tell stories of the ordinary lives of Africans who lived in London’s ‘East End’ between 1567 and 1802.

To RSVP, please book your free place at the launch event on Eventbrite – here 

For enquiries, email – Local.History@towerhamlets.gov.uk