Year six 6 thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Lambeth Archives today! Learning about the history of Lambeth through time was an epic experience that the children loved! Please visit and engage the children with their local history #culturalcapital #Lambeth #HistoryMatters

It was a great pleasure to have you visit us St.Andrew's . Thanks for coming.

The latest exhibition at Lambeth Archives displays the Textile Art of local artist, Scorpio - on now until 27th July. #lgbqt #art #textile #pride #pridemonth #londonpride #queer #textiles

The brochure containing the programme for the 2024 Lambeth Heritage Festival can be downloaded or read here: bit.ly/FestProg2024 This has more events than any previous festival. As ever, they will be taking place all around the borough, all through September.

The "Shakespeare in Lambeth" exhibition marks the return of three Shakespeare Folios but it is also a celebration of Lambeth’s rich theatrical heritage. Don't miss Jon Newman's Opening Curator's Talk on Thu 5th Sept at 6.30pm (drop-in). #exhibition #Shakespeare #lecture

At Lambeth Archives Sat 28 Sept 2.30pm, Archivist Zoe Darani will be giving a free talk exploring their latest exhibition celebrating theatre in Lambeth and Shakespeare - followed by tour of the building. FREE drop-in event - no booking

'Ira Aldridge made his first appearance at the Surrey Theatre as Zanga,in the 'Revenge'.His reception was flattering;the applause enthusiastic.He possesses an excellent voice, commanding figure, and expressive countenance;to which he adds the advantages of education."The ILN 1848

It was lovely to have Corpus Christi Primary School Yr 5 classes visiting us at Lambeth Archives this morning. We were able to share the history of our local area with the children and staff. The pictures are of Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Brixton Hill. (1910, 1950 &1980)

For #BlackHistoryMonth here is an image of Paul Robeson and Peggy Ashcroft performing Othello at the Streatham Hill Theatre in 1930. You can see more on Black Theatre in Lambeth at the "Shakespeare in Lambeth" exhibition at Lambeth Archives, on until Oct 31st.

Hundreds of Loobey's postcard images showing various Lambeth street scenes have recently been uploaded to boroughphotos.org/lambeth/ Here's a selection: Tulse Hill station; Camberwell New Rd; Kennington Theatre and Sunnyhill rd. Have a look at the website for many more.

I've just come across this oil painting. It's a view east of the boat builders' yards and barges lining the #Thames foreshore near Stangate, #Lambeth by Pembury, 1853. Searle's boatyard. was probably the most notable in Lambeth at this time. #oilpainting #London

Since you all voted for Blue Plaques for Women in our 2020 poll, we are very pleased that four of your choices received an English Heritage blue plaque. Yesterday was the unveiling of a blue plaque for Olive Morris, a political activist, who lived on Railton Road, Brixton.

Because of the huge interest from visitors to our exhibition, Shakespeare in Lambeth, we have extended its run until Fri 6 December. As well as celebrating the return of the folios, "Shakespeare in Lambeth" explores the ways in which Shakespeare was performed the past 200 years.

Waterloo Station Approach Road and the entrance to the mainline booking office with taxis and porters. A real photographic postcard postmarked 15th May 1924; another from the Loobey postcard collection. #LondonWaterloo #London #streetphotography

A Frowback Friday for Pride Month. Me, clearly having a good time at Pride, 31 years ago this week in Brockwelll Park. One of 4 photos I am donating today to Lambeth Archives as part of Clare’s Share Your Pride campaign 1/2

This is what true allyship looks like. Thanks for your continuing support Michelle Collins 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #PrideMonth Lambeth Links Lambeth Archives

Part of the Share Your Pride exhibition at Lambeth Archives until June 30th. #LGBTQIA #Europride #Lambeth

Minor Compositions Podcast Episode 26: We Don’t Need More Heroes with Scorpio youtu.be/d1cxTL3-qv8 Lambeth Archives

Opening on 15 July A Vanishing Kennington, an exhibition of the Manning Photographers studio archive, now passed to Lambeth Archives, it charts the lives of Lambeth residents and businesses over seventy years from nearly half a million photos. #lambetharchives #photography

Lambeth Archives is pleased to present Building "Homes for Tomorrow," focusing on the work of Ted Hollamby and the ambitious rebuilding/reimagining of post-war Lambeth. #lambeth #architecture #modern #housing #Hollamby