Wandsworth Heritage Service is the archives and local history library for the borough of Wandsworth.
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We're moving our social media activity over to instagram (instagram.com/wandsworthheri…)! We'll still check Twitter from time to time, but please email [email protected] with any enquiries :-) ❤️
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🎭 Wandsworth Arts Fringe is back with 180+ events across 17 days – theatre, comedy, music & more in unexpected places across the borough.
📅 7–23 June
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: shorturl.at/zKZMa
#WAF2025 #WandsworthArtsFringe #LondonBoroughOfCulture2025
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Our Culture, Our History, Our Community ✨
For the first time, Wandsworth Heritage Festival is running alongside Wandsworth Arts Fringe. Check out our website for more:
welcometowandsworth.com/even…
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Calling all young historians! It’s time to celebrate your local heroes with the Wandsworth Young Historian 2024 contest! 🎉
All you need to do is create a poster or fact sheet on your Wandsworth hero.
Enter by Friday 15 November. More details:
better.org.uk/library/news/w…
ALT Photo of Mayfield school friends, circa 1980s, with text that reads: "Calling all young historians! The Wandsworth Young Historian 2024 contest is now open"
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Save the date 4th March 2025
A talk by Alexis Haslam from Fulham Palace who will be speaking about Christina Broom- Pioneer Press Photographer #StreathamHistory #ChristinaBroom
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What are 'witches' marks'? 🔮
These intriguing symbols, known as apotropaic marks, were carved into buildings centuries ago to protect people and their valuables.
Despite their close association with witches, they were thought to ward off all different kinds of evil spirits.
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🌍☕ Excited to share Monogaga Cafe’s journey of bringing Ivory Coast vibes to Wandsworth! Joachim Kouadio honours his coffee farming roots. “Black History Month highlights my family’s legacy!” ✨
Read Joachim's local story here 👉 tinyurl.com/4sypp7fy
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⭐️ A huge thank you to our amazing cast, crew, and everyone who helped make last Friday's The Story of Flip Fraser possible! 💫 Special thanks to all who attended, bought tickets, or donated—you made this night unforgettable! 🙌🏿🤎 #ThankYou #LondonTheatre #TheStoryofFlipFraser
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In honour of Black History Month 2024, Roehampton University shines a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of Black women who studied and taught at Froebel, Southlands, and Whitelands colleges over the past century. 💚🖤
You can read more below 🔽
blog.roehampton.ac.uk/2024/1…
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Halloween costumes are a lot of fun, but your pet probably won’t enjoy wearing one. 🎃 They can be dangerous and might cause them to injure themselves, especially if they become stressed out by wearing one. We think they’re just as cute without one. 😉
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Don't forget to make your way 2 the Spooky session at Battersea Park Library today 9-5 for lots of pre-Halloween fun, games & treats! Be sure 2 dress up if you can! It's a scream
ALT Spooky session at Battersea Park Library today 9-5
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We are offering free intensive swimming lessons for Wandsworth children in years 5 to 7 who are yet to meet the Key Stage 2 swimming criteria 🏊
The lessons will run throughout the school holidays and are for beginners.
Find out more here: wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-an…
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Help us map Wandsworth’s special places.
From quirky house frontages to local parks, post boxes or street signs, Wandsworth is packed with special places of interest.
Tell us about the local treasures you love by dropping a pin on our map.
wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-…
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Southside Mural Unveiling -
Winner of Landsec Mural Design Competition Ruki captivating artwork beautifully reflects the vibrant character & soul of our community in Wandsworth. The Mural transforms the brickwork at the centre's busy & welcoming West entrance for everyone!
ALT Mayor with Ruki in front of mural
ALT Mayor with crowd of guests
ALT Mayor with Ruki in front of mural
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The Friends of @TootingCommon annual Pumpkin Parade takes place on Sunday 27 October!
The event requires quite a number of people to be involved in helping on the day – if you're able to volunteer to help, please email [email protected]
More info in poster!
#Tooting
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I've just come across this oil painting. It's a view east of the boat builders' yards and barges lining the #Thames foreshore near Stangate, #Lambeth by Pembury, 1853. Searle's boatyard. was probably the most notable in Lambeth at this time.
#oilpainting #London
ALT A view east of the boat builders' yards and barges lining the Thames foreshore near Stangate, Lambeth. Searle's boatyard on the left was probably the most notable in Lambeth at this time. Adjoining are premises belonging to Allen and to the right, North. The bargehouses were also used by royalty and City livery companies to house their ceremonial barges. Digitally enhanced oil painting by R. Pembury, dated 1853.
Its beginning to look a lot like *whispers* panto season...❤️
To celebrate @MamaGStories debut picture book 'Oh Yes I Am' @WandsworthLibs are hosting special song and story times on Saturday 9 November - ending with a special book launch at Balham Library at 4pm!
Mama G will also perform at @TootingLibrary & @LibraryPutney #MamaG
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We're sad to share the news that Harringtons Eel And Pie House at 3 Selkirk Road will soon be permanently closing, after 116 years of trading in #Tooting.
