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Social Justice Archive

You are invited to shape the North Kensington Social Justice Archive: a community-focused archive that documents the fascinating 150 years of history of social justice movements in North Kensington.

We acknowledge and thank the many groups and individuals who have proposed and envisioned space to hold and celebrate our collective histories. The community initiative to create these archives is being supported by the RBKC Libraries and Archives Service. A team led by UCL Consultants has been appointed to progress with the Discovery Phase.

The Discovery Phase will:
  • Clarify the scope of the project with the community and confirm the proposed use of the space in North Kensington Library
  • Explore options to involve external partners or specialist organisations in the development of the archive collection
  • Work with The National Archives to establish relationships and connections with potential partners
  • Explore potential alternative options to who would own the collection being created.

The group from UCL Consultants will be working with members of the local community, specialists in community archiving, and 'Decolonising the Archives', to offer the following opportunities to participate: Workshops and engagement events: Two full-day events, which will include workshops, historic walks, talks, and other activities. Participation survey with open questions where you can contribute to shaping the archives. Visit our Link Tree for accessing the survey.

Workshops programme
Tuesday 23rd July. 12 noon – 8pm.
North Kensington Library;

  • 12-2pm: What is a community archive for you?
  • 2–3pm: Talk: history of community activism.
  • 3pm–5pm: Materials to be stored, access, space, ownership and governance.
  • 5pm–6:30pm: Oral History workshop.
  • 6:30pm–8pm: Community history walk.

Saturday 21st September. 11am – 7pm.
Venues to be confirmed

  • 11am–1pm: Decolonising the archives.
  • 1pm–3pm: Art, culture and activism.
  • 3pm–5pm: Co-creation of materials.
  • 5pm–7pm: Mobile workshop: walking tour of community spaces.

Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the events. You do not need to come to all of the programme. Join us at thetime that is more convenient for you. The schedule and venues may vary, so please visit our Link Tree for updates and participant information sheet and consent form.

Face-to-face and virtual drop-in/discussion sessions to explain the project and support in filling the survey. 18th of July at 4–6pm
(NK Library) and 6pm–8pm (online). Visit our Link Tree to find out more details.

Arrange a meeting to discuss the project: We want to speak to
individuals and groups interested in contributing to the project.
Please email Pablo Sendra: pablo.sendra@ucl.ac.uk.

Workshops programme

Tuesday 23rd July. 12 noon – 8pm. North Kensington Library

  • 12-2pm: What is a community archive for you?
  • 2–3pm: Talk: history of community activism.
  • 3pm–5pm: Materials to be stored, access, space, ownership and governance.
  • 5pm–6:30pm: Oral History workshop.
  • 6:30pm–8pm: Community history walk.

Saturday 21st September. 11am – 7pm. Venues to be confirmed

  • 11am–1pm: Decolonising the archives.
  • 1pm–3pm: Art, culture and activism.
  • 3pm–5pm: Co-creation of materials.
  • 5pm–7pm: Mobile workshop: walk community spaces. and visit community spaces.

Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the events. You do not need to come to all of the programme. Join us at the time that is more convenient for you. The schedule and venues may vary, so please visit our Link Tree for updates and the participant information sheet and consent form.