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BBC News
21-05-2025
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Historical photographs of on display in new hub
Historical photographs and stories of the South East feature in a new digital archive 400 locations across every county, city, district and major town in England feature on dedicated pages of Historic England's Local Heritage service, which launched on Wednesday, will be added to over time, aiming to make local histories more relevant, relatable and engaging, Historic England Foxall, regional director for London and the South East, said: "Within every place there is something really remarkable that has changed and influenced the region we see today." He added: "The sheer amount of important local history and heritage in London and the South East can often be hidden by its incredible volume."I look forward to seeing what local heritage gems grab people's attention, and how the Local Heritage Hub continues to grow and develop." The hub will offer content including aerial photographs, curated selections of listed buildings, videos, blogs and Wilson, chief executive of Historic Englan: "Understanding and connecting with local heritage is an important part of building strong communities."
BBC News
17-02-2025
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Cardboard City exhibition to shed light on London's homeless history
An exhibition showcasing the stories and history of a London homeless community is opening later this Heritage in Waterloo will weave together personal accounts, artworks and photographs to shed light on those who lived in the Bullring area in known as Cardboard City, the area was home to an encampment made from hundreds of cardboard boxes in the underpasses between Waterloo station and the South to 200 people were sleeping rough in boxes in the area in the mid-1980s. The homeless community was evicted in 1998 following a High Court order. The project is funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grant, which celebrates working-class comes after Heritage England gave a grant of almost £25,000 for a project looking at Cardboard and led by those with lived experience of homelessness, the exhibition aims to bring together stories of love, solidarity and resilience while also confronting the challenges of fear, hardship, and destitution, organisers said. Euchar Gravina, artistic director at St John's Waterloo, said the exhibition represented "the first public outcome of this ongoing project" and as a result will not be "comprehensive"."Instead, it offers a heartfelt endeavour to preserve and reflect upon the memories shared by and archival fragments of those whose lives were shaped by it, while honouring the legacy of those who are no longer with us."Tom Foxall, Historic England's regional director, said: "There are so many hidden histories to uncover here in London, with the Cardboard City among the most poignant. "The strength of our Everyday Heritage grant programme is we are funding projects that are community-led and really engage with local people by empowering them to research and tell their own stories."Homelessness Heritage in Waterloo: "The spirit of the Bullring lives on..." runs from18 Feb to 2 March in the Crypt at St John's Church in Waterloo.
