Events and Seminars
| Event | : | Stillpoint Spaces London Event: Racism Past and Present: an exploration with The National Archives |
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| Venue | : | 23 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AA |
| Date | : | 26/02/2020 |
| Duration | : | Workshop dates: 26th February, 4th March & 18th March (19.00 - 21.00) |
| Extra Info | : | Stillpoint Spaces London is excited to be collaborating with The National Archives to present this series of workshops, where we will explore stories, photographs and documents from the archives relating to race and racism in Britain’s history. The National Archives is the official archive of the UK Government and holds documents spanning over the last 1000 years. Join us for a series of three exploratory workshops, where we will explore items from the archives, presented by specialist archive staff. In the second half of each session we will reflect and share, and Counsellor and Poetry therapist Charmaine Pollard will facilitate therapeutic creative writing exercises. This workshop is intended for anyone interested in exploring and reflecting on these periods of history and how they relate to race and racism in Britain today. You do not need to be a writer to attend. Workshops: 1919 Race Riots - 26th February 7-9pm The 1919 Race Riots were the first time many in Britain became aware of the presence of a black population living in the UK, including those who had lived and worked in the UK for many years. The National Archives collection reflects both the national and international fall-out from these riots. Windrush – 4th March 7-9pm The arrival of the Empire Windrush ship was hugely symbolic of post-war migration from Britain’s former colonies. The National Archives has passenger lists from the Empire Windrush and other documents relating to the post 1945 period. Mangrove Nine – 18th March 7-9pm The trial of the Mangrove Nine highlighted the rise of black activism and institutionalised police prejudice. The National Archives has a collection of Police records and surprising community ephemera relating to this key episode in Black British History. |
| Organised By | : | Stillpoint Spaces London |
| Web Link | : | https://london.stillpointspaces.com/lab_events/522 |