Treasures of Lambeth Archives: Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
For almost 200 years, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens inspired visitors, writers, and lovers. Lambeth Archives’ collection records its story in sheet music, advertising flyers and more.
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Treasures of Lambeth Archives: Harry Jacobs Photography – portrait of the Windrush Generation
Harry Jacobs’ photographic archive - over 5,000 rescued portrait pictures from 35 years of the Windrush Generation – will soon open at Lambeth Archives new location
Lambeth Archives: a window on History
The timeline in the windows of Lambeth Archives’ new custom-built home invites everyone interested in local history to see the treasures in store.
Read Winter 2023’s Lambeth Talk
Read or download your new, free Lambeth Talk magazine for information on Lambeth’s plans to become a Living Wage Place, campaign to end Violence Against Women and Girls, cost...
Lambeth’s Archives turn over a new leaf
Energy-saving and environmentally friendly methods are a vital part of moving Lambeth Archives from the Minet Library to Brixton.
Lambeth remembers Olive Morris and Darcus Howe
Senior Lambeth councillors paid tribute to two of Britain’s campaigners for racial justice, during a special ceremony held at the newly relocated Lambeth Archives.
Celebrate Lambeth’s 2023 Heritage Festival
Lambeth Archives and the Lambeth Local History Forum have organised over 40 events for the Lambeth Heritage Festival.
The 1921 Census: stories from Lambeth’s homes and families
Who lived in Lambeth 100 years ago? What were their homes and jobs like? You can find out online from the 1921 National Census.