People gathered at Wembley Library to hear stories of Brent locals during World War 2. Just outside families celebrated as a British Citizenship ceremony took place. Two events happening side by side – one reflecting on the past and another looking forward to the future. A reminder of human resilience.
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Archived Stories at Wembley Library, Brent.
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Archived Stories at Wembley Library, Brent.
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Archived Stories at Wembley Library, Brent.
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A local couple at Wembley Library. The gentleman was there to hear excerpts of his mother’s diary from World War 2.
Sally Barton
Sheffield-born Sally Barton is a socially engaged artist and photographer based in London. Sally’s practice explores the industrial and social history of the UK and her work has been shaped by her home in Yorkshire, from the legacies of industry to its breathtaking landscape. Exploring the relationship between land, labour and gender in her work, Sally creates an alternative archive for industrial history.
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