Fantastic event unveiling the plaque to legendary author and activist James Baldwin at Hackney CVS where he spoke in 1985 when it was CLR James Library, with amazing speakers outlining the continuing struggle for a fairer society. #Hackney #history

Thank you to Richard Yeboah for his amazing talk From Hackney with Love: Regeneration, Gentrification & Belonging- now online here youtu.be/_JBU476Ccmk #Hackney #History

With the first Hackney History Festival from The Hackney Society taking place from Friday, our #FilmoftheWeek looks back on the transformation of the Holly Street estate & the memories of those who lived there prior to its regeneration Hackney Archives buff.ly/4baecyS

Amazing 50 years of Hackney's History in photos by Neil Martinson #Hackney #History Festival

Hoxton Entertains in the 1860s with Deborah Jeffries.

In 1863, Hoxton Hall joined The Britannia Theatre in becoming a notable venue in Hoxton's nineteenth century entertainments' industry. Hackney History Festival

Artistic Director Anna Birch on the legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft, speaking at the first ever Hackney History Festival Hackney History Festival Historical Assoc

Fascinating talk by Chock Glendinning on coming to #Hackney as a Malaysian nurse at Hackney Archives - another packed house on Day 1 of Hackney #History Festival!

Now speaking- Richard Yeboah - From Hackney With Love: An Intimate History of Regeneration, Gentrification and Belonging Hackney History Festival

And we're off! Thank you to Hackney Speaker Anya Sizer for opening the very first #Hackney #History festival at Hackney Archives today. Join us for 3 days celebrating our borough's diverse history!

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We look forward to welcoming you if you are joining us for any of the talks or tours today. Hackney History Festival

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Fantastic to meet the wonderful #Hackney born Eddie Nestor MBE at BBC London today - listen to our chat at 2:48 here bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0… - and look forward to your visit Eddie!

Join If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry! for an exciting 10-day celebration of Hackney's art activist past, present and future.

By telling the stories of art activists and how they defended the community, we keep our histories alive and pass the baton on.
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Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain, Eithne Nightingale, book review: ‘Unique perspectives on how we live’

#Hackney #migrants #immigration #books #history eithne nightingale Bloomsbury Books UK

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Tickets to the first #Hackney #History Festival are now live! Join us in May Hackney Archives Museum of the Home Sutton House NT & more iconic venues.

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Archives Basics Exploring the Catalogue ONLINE Session March 2024 Join us for our regular (and relaxed) friendly introduction to using Hackney Archives' online catalogue. Wed 13 Mar 6.30pm - 7.30pm