We Were Here, commissioned by Camden Council, has been touring across the borough since its launch at the Swiss Cottage Library in 2021.
This powerful collection of eight biographies celebrates individuals of African and Caribbean heritage who lived, worked, or studied in Camden over the past 300 years. Their stories explore themes of radical politics, community cohesion, education, abolition, interracial relationships, and racism, highlighting Camden’s long-standing history as a diverse and transformative place.
The exhibition has been shown at some incredible venues in the borough, including: The British Museum Senate House Library Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre
We Were Here is now touring across Camden Libraries. Current location: Pancras Square Library 5 Pancras Road, London N1C On view until 7th May 2025
Upcoming tour dates: Holborn Library – 32 Theobalds Road, WC1 7th May to 11th June 2025 Swiss Cottage Library – 88 Avenue Road, NW3 11th June to 16th July 2025
These stories offer a window into the past, and a mirror to our present. I hope you'll visit and engage with them.
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