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