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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.

    the roots exhibition 1

    the roots exhibition 2

    the roots exhibition 3

    the roots exhibition 4

    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!

  • 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.

    roots invitation

    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!

  • 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.

  • More Chelsea Physic Garden!

    More Chelsea Physic Garden!

    Some more photos from our wonderful (if slightly damp!) trip to Chelsea Physic Gardens last year.

  • Chelsea Physic Garden

    Chelsea Physic Garden

    At the end of September, we took a trip to the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden. London’s oldest botanic garden, Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries for the purpose of training apprentices in identifying plants. The day was a great chance to wander through the lovely gardens and have a go at identifying some of the plants ourselves!