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World War Two Exhibition – Eighty Years On: Stories of War and Renewal

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2025 marked the eightieth anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day. This exhibition explores the final years of the Second World War, bringing together stories, objects, and memories that reflect endurance, sacrifice, and recovery. From the impact of the Blitz in Brent to post war rebuilding and remembrance, it highlights how the legacy of the conflict continues to shape our understanding of the past today.

Portraits of Brent: SWANA community workshops and exhibition. Upcoming application deadline + project overview

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Portraits of Brent – Call for Participants – Upcoming Deadline November 15th Are you aged 16–30, from a Southwest Asian or North African (SWANA) background, and living , working, volunteering or have strong… Continue reading

Willesden Green Coffee Morning: The history of women’s football in the UK – Our Freedom Then and Now

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OCTOBER 14TH 2025 11am – 12pm THE LIBRARY AT WILLESDEN GREEN If the history of women’s football in the UK were made into a film, it might resemble a dramatic story: a powerful,… Continue reading

Sporting Conversations with Brent – as part of Our Freedom Then and Now, in collaboration with The Jason Roberts Foundation and Brent Libraries, Culture and Heritage

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As part of Our Freedom Then and Now, we are excited to share two inspiring panel discussions that celebrate sport, culture, and community. These special events, delivered in collaboration with The Jason Roberts… Continue reading

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