Monthly archive May, 2013
Walworth Academy at Art in the Park

Walworth Academy at Art in the Park

Students from Walworth have been taking part in art activities relating to The Roots Story with artists at Art in the Park studios. Initially they listened to some of the interviews that had been recorded and we discussed these and whether the students and their families had any particular anecdotes about herbal tonics and remedies....
Christine Tan Interview

Christine Tan Interview

We have another wonderful oral history from a local resident to share with you. Christine Tan shares her memories of moving to from Malaysia to Kennington, traditional herbal remedies she has used and the teas which she drinks! Interviewed by Joyce McDonald in 2013. Enjoy! Malaysia to Walworth and Kennington Herbal Teas Thank you to Christine and...

The Roots was a Southwark Pensioners Centre project, run in partnership with Julia Honess and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, about the story of Walworth Road-based G. Baldwin and Co. Working with volunteers from the local community, the project tells the story of Walworth Road based G. Baldwin & Co, one of the oldest and most established herbalists in London, and the many customers who have frequented the shop over its long history.


For more information, images and interviews please contact:
Julia Honess
Project Manager
Phone: 07960318055
Email: juliahoness@hotmail.com