How are the East London borough archives caring for African & Caribbean history? Come and find out at this community event taking place at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives featuring guest speakers from Hackney.

We will hear from both archivists and community members about the process of depositing their collections at borough archives, and the ways in which the histories of African & Caribbean communities in the East End are being preserved and celebrated. Find out how to care for your own records at home too in an interactive workshop.

11am-12.30pm

Singer, Songwriter and Activist, Janice Knight explores her archive collection with Dr Etienne Joseph, Archives Manager, Hackney Archives

12.30-1.30pm

Light refreshments – provided

1.30-2.30pm

Harry Cumberbatch MBE, community worker, talks about depositing his archive at Tower Hamlets in conversation with Richard Wiltshire, Archives Manager, Tower Hamlets Council

2.30pm-4pm

Interactive ‘DIY collections care’ workshop with Genova Messiah and Richard Wiltshire from Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives. Bring examples or stories from your own records at home and find out how to keep them safe!