Discover Black history in Camberwell and Southwark through local research, contemporary art and creative work produced by young people.
All Our Histories brings together local history, contemporary art and the creative responses of young people to explore Black British history and the legacies of enslavement in Camberwell, Southwark and beyond.
The exhibition was inspired by internationally recognised Camberwell-based artist Sokari Douglas Camp and her powerful sculpture, All the World is Now Richer.
Pupils from Southwark schools created their own artworks through the All Our Histories Exhibition in a Box, an educational resource used across 18 secondary schools in the borough. Competition-winning work produced by the young people is displayed alongside historical research.
Visitors can also listen to audio performances by young actors from Theatre Peckham, bringing historical texts and contemporary testimonies to life.
Together, the different elements of the exhibition encourage visitors to consider how the history of enslavement continues to shape lives and communities, while recognising the importance of creativity, education and local voices in telling Black British history.
The project was developed by the Camberwell Society and the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, with support from Southwark Heritage Centre.
It was created in partnership with Theatre Peckham, Krios.com and the Southwark Black Parents Forum, and is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The exhibition is wheelchair accessible and can be visited free of charge during Camberwell Library’s normal opening hours.
For enquiries, contact libraries@southwark.gov.uk.
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