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HISTORYTalk (North Kensington Community Archive)

HISTORYtalk, 240B Lancaster Road, W11 4AH, London, England

HISTORYtalk has over 15 years experience of working with people, communities and organisations to bring their history to life. People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities have benefited from the specialist skills and knowledge that HISTORYtalk staff, tutors and volunteers can provide. Whether it is advice and information, training courses, an opportunity for learning, voluntary work or specialist services HISTORYtalk offers a range of opportunities tailored to meet your particular needs.

North Kensington Community Archive contains a collection of materials and oral histories and is open to the public.

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7792 2282
Fax : 020 7792 4426
E-mail : info@historytalk.org

URL : www.historytalk.org

General Information

Cultural collections description

North Kensington Community Archive contains a wide range of material recording the past and present in North Kensington, from the early 1800s to the present day. The collections include photographs, oral history recordings, documents and printed items.

Much of the material reflects the multiculturalism of the area, in particular the oral history archives, and the Notting Hill Carnival Collection.

The Archive is open between 10am and 5pm Wednesday - Friday by prior appointment only. Anyone interested in visiting the Archive should telephone 020 7792 1177 for an appointment.

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Caribbean | Cross-cultural | North, West & Southern Europe: Irish | North, West & Southern Europe: Spanish


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