Find out what’s going on and what you can get involved in at the People’s Museum.
Here’s what’s going on at the Somers Town People’s Museum:
SQUAT! HISTORY JAM
HISTORY CLUB IS BACK!
Were you a squatter in Levita House, Charrington Street or Camden? Do you have memories of radical movements of the 70s and 80s?
Come along to the first of our new History Jams – where we share memories of radical history.
Professor Esther Leslie leads a Q&A with author Syd Rosen, author of International Freak: Robin Farquharson and the Dream of Psychedelic Revolt.
Farquharson lived on Charrington Street, an extraordinary mathematician who had dropped out, as his 1968 book, Drop Out!, recounts. During his time living in “open university” squat communities he met the poet Aidan Andrew Dun and the psychiatrist R. D. Laing, among others.
History Jam: Squat!
Wednesday 4th February 6pm
5pm Open for museum visit + refreshments
A Space for us People’s Museum
52 Phoenix Road NW1 1ES
Art Socials – try a new skill
Meet new people, try out a ‘taster’ creative skills, in this friendly social People’s Art Club – a fortnightly social art club.
Try out an ‘art taster’ guided by an artist and meet new people in small groups at the museum – 6-9pm Wednesdays
11th February: ZINE: History & DIY Culture with Eleonore Pullen
Drawing from the People’s Museum’s rich history of local political activism, artist Eleonore Pullen will help you make your own zine.
25th February: Saddle Stitch Bookbinding with Marianne Therese Cadiz
Artist Marianne Therese Cadiz will provide you with the skills for a simple softbound book.
11th March: Printmaking with Oscar Faulkner
Try printmaking with Artist Oscar Faulkner using ourvintage printing press.
This is a relaxed, sociable event open to all, whether you’re an artist or simply curious to try something new – this art club is for you!
Booking in advance is strongly recommended due to limited capacity.
Limited free tickets for low income local residents.
A Space for us People’s Museum, 52 Phoenix Road NW1 1ES
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Were you a young Radical in Camden?
We’d love to record your memories for a record of Camden’s young activism – when you were a teenager or young adult – politics, feminism, squatting.
We’re interested in memories of those aged 14-26 at the time as this is for a joint project
with Museum of Youth Culture.
Contact [email protected]
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R!OT WOMEN! is a new group – for women to share tips, support and build confidence – inspired by a certain BBC show! Middle age is the perfect age to start a new venture but many face support where all seems focused on youth. We’re starting monthly meetings in a supportive female-only friendly small peer group at the cosy environment at the museum.
Keep on track with your plans with mutual support.
Calling all over-40 women who are inspired to start again but tired of being ‘written off’ and ageist attitudes.
Want to join? Email us & tell us why – [email protected]
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EVENT + ROOM HIRE
The museum is available for room hire for exhibitions, team meetings, family getogethers and groups – and your help helps sustain our community museum.
Contact us – on a sliding scale.
[email protected]
The museum is available for room hire for exhibitions, team meetings, family getogethers and groups – and your help helps sustain our community museum.
Contact us – on a sliding scale.
[email protected]
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The Lotus Group
The Lotus Group – a Sylheti women’s group- are based at A Space for Us People’s Museum Somers Town. The group is a community space to share stories, folk songs, food, Sylheti traditions, and their lived experiences in Camden.
Join the group – Fridays 5.30–7.30pm
What's On
Somers Town Community Association, 150 Ossulston Street London NW1 1EE
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Somers Town Community Association is a Charity dedicated to providing a meaningful and positive influence at every level of people’s lives.
Somers Town Community Association, 150 Ossulston Street London NW1 1EE
Registered Charity number: 292440 Company Limited by Guarantee 1903408
☎ 07483 335 914
☎ 0300 102 7822
Somers Town Community Association is a Charity dedicated to providing a meaningful and positive influence at every level of people’s lives.