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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.

Celebrating Chinese Heritage in Brent

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Shared City CIC’s Chinese Heritage Project shines a light on the long, rich, and often overlooked history of Chinese communities in London — with a special focus on the people, places, and stories… Continue reading

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

Are you aged 18–30, from an Arab & South West Asian or North African (SWANA) or mixed heritage background, and curious about your family’s history?

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Shubbak is looking for young Londoners of Arab & SWANA heritage living in Brent & Westminster to participate in an oral histories project documenting intergenerational cultural memory & family stories! We’re inviting 12… Continue reading

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