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  • The Roots Exhibition

    The Roots Exhibition

    We had a wonderful time at The Roots exhibition – the gorgeous aloe artwork by Walworth Academy students was on display, our collected oral histories were shown, booklets on the project were given out – and there was plenty of sarsaparilla, of course!.
    Take a look at our lovely photographs from exhibition, and have a closer look here.

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    If you missed your copy, a few project booklets can still be picked up from Southwark Pensioners Centre and Art in the Park.

    Thanks to everyone who came along. What a lovely two days!

  • Baldwins, A Family Business

    Baldwins, A Family Business

    Our final interview comes from the current manager of Baldwins, Steve Dagnell. Steve recalls growing up with the shop, working there with his father and how the business has changed over the years. A fascinating listen!

    Thank you Steve and interviewer Irene Payne for this great interview. And thank you to everyone who has taken part in The Roots Oral Histories over the past year, for putting together such an amazing collection of memories and stories.

    And thank you for listening!

  • Cynthia Smith’s Jamaican Remedies

    Cynthia Smith’s Jamaican Remedies

    In our penultimate interview the wonderful Cynthia Smith shares her memories of the Jamaican herbs and remedies of her childhood.

    Thank you Cynthia and interviewer Michael Holland for this interview.

  • Anne Critchley and Bach Flower Remedies

    Anne Critchley and Bach Flower Remedies

    In this short and sweet interview Anne Critchley talks about her use of Bach flower remedies. To hear about Anne’s memories of Baldwins, click here.

    Thank you to Anne and interviewer Bibi Saffina Zafar for this lovely listen.

  • Lorna Lucas’ Memories

    Lorna Lucas’ Memories

    In these two new oral histories Lorna Lucas recalls her time growing up in Jamaica and the “bush” remedies which she used there…. and later discovered again in Baldwin’s!

    Bush Remedies

    Discovering Baldwins

    Thank you to Lorna and interviewer Andrea Sinclair for this lovely listen!

  • Jane Castro on working for Baldwin’s

    Jane Castro on working for Baldwin’s

    Jane Castro has worked for Baldwin’s for the past 33 years. In this interview she shares some of her memories of the shop and how it has changed (and stayed the same!) over the years.

    Thank you to Jane and interviewer Andrea Sinclair for this great interview.

  • Pearl Burton’s Memories

    Pearl Burton’s Memories

    Pearl Burton looks back over her use of ‘bush’ remedies in Jamaica and how she found them in Baldwin’s.

    Thank you to Pearl and interviewer Julia Honess for a great listen!

  • Tony Taitte Interview

    Tony Taitte Interview

    Tony Taitte shares his memories of Baldwins and knowledge of herbal remedies in another great interview!

    Thank you Tony and interviewer Sandra Hesketh for a lovely interview.

  • Rose Stowe’s Memories of Baldwins

    Rose Stowe’s Memories of Baldwins

    Our next oral history comes from the wonderful Rose Stowe who shares her memories of visiting Baldwins through the years.

    Thank you to Rose and interviewer Ian Adams for another great listen!

  • Celebrate The Roots!

    Celebrate The Roots!

    Join us on November 9th for an afternoon celebrating the work of The Roots project and those who have taken part.

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    Come and view beautiful artwork by students of Walworth Academy, listen to our fascinating collection of sound recordings and take away a copy of our project booklet documenting the fascinating history of G Baldwin & Co and the use of herbal remedies in Southwark’s many communities.

    Saturday 9th November
    12 – 4pm
    The Pullens Centre*
    184 Crampton Street, Walworth SE17 3AE
    (On the corner of Iliffe Yard)

    *Please note that disabled access is limited. Do contact us if you are a wheelchair user, have mobility difficulties or need assistance getting to or from the venue.

    Hope to see you there!

  • Walworth Academy

    Walworth Academy

    Students from Walworth Academy share their thoughts on herbal remedies, Baldwins and their art project with The Roots in this series of interviews. A lovely collection of views and voices!

    Thank you to all the students from Walworth who have been involved in The Roots. Find out more about their contributions here and here.

  • Brian Frampton’s Memories

    Brian Frampton’s Memories

    We have another oral history to share with you as Brian Frampton recalls growing up in Walworth in the 50s (and his memories of Baldwins too, of course!). A great listen.

    Thank you to Brian Frampton and interviewer Kitty Corish for a lovely interview.