Memories from Tower Hamlets

2024

This project brought together Tower Hamlets residents from across generations to share memories and stories of living in the borough. They participated in oral history recordings, photography walks, creative writing, and filmmaking workshops.

 

From socially engaged stories to personal films, ‘Memories of Tower Hamlets’ offers a glimpse into the lives of those who call it home. Their collaborative works present powerful perspectives, celebrating the area’s heritage and evolving narrative.

 

The exhibition was displayed both at Tower Hamlets Town Hall and at the Rich Mix.

Creators

Anna Marsden, Archit Nanda, Hajia, Hamse, Linda Greenwood, Matilda Joseph, Shahena, Sophina Prestidge, Nasrat, Afia, Amanda, Kaniz, Michael, Victoria

Funded by

Tower Hamlets Public Health

Collaborators

Pierre Bureau, Mindful Photo Lab, Tim Cowbury, Ideas Store Bow, St Margaret’s House

Exhibited at

Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Rich Mix

“I was feeling increasingly isolated in the neighborhood when I found this project. The project gave me a weekly opportunity to meet people, visit local spaces, and listen to stories. In short, it helped me to find a community that made me feel less isolated and more connected with the past and present of Tower Hamlets.”

 

Click here to read the Zine: Memories of Tower Hamlets