Hackney Archives

Hackney Archives is open Wednesdays to Fridays 10.00am - 6.00pm, and the first Saturday of every month, 10.00am - 1.00pm then 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Browse our catalogue and register here: hackney.soutron.net/Portal/Default…

Hackney Archives is closed from 25 December to 24 January 2025 for the holidays and stocktake. Interested in the history of the borough, a business or organisation, or family members who lived in Hackney? Browse our catalogue which contains over 17,000 historic photos and images

Hackney’s Black History Season includes Film screenings, photography and art exhibitions, writing workshops and more! Check out the full listings below lovehackney.uk/black-history-…

🌟 Listen up, Hackney! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Black History Season! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate Black history, culture, and contributions that shape our community and beyond. Get involved: orlo.uk/UtU5C

Hackney Black History Season 2024. Grants now open Grants of up to £2k are available to apply for now. Grants will be awarded for cultural activities that explore Black histories, futures or archiving within the borough. Deadline 19th August. lovehackney.uk

Enjoy your weekend Carnival soon come #HACKNEY #archives #FridayFeeling #fridayfeature #hackneyquest

Celebrate Haile Selassie's birthday with a free family event hosted by Gillett Square Action Group With Nyabinghi drumming, steel pan, Jah Prophecies Sound, Domino Club, Pop Up Playground, Ethiopian coffee & food Tue 23 July, 2-9pm Gillett Square, N16 orlo.uk/FvSsN

*Newsflash A New Date Has Been Added To The Exhibition Sun 23rd June 1-4pm* *The Mighty Ruler Sound System Exhibition & Documentary* Book your free ticket here - events.eventnoire.com/e/the-mighty-r…

📢 This week is you last chance to visit the hugely popular At Home in Hackney exhibition and to see the Holly Street Estate Model before it leaves Hackney! At Home in Hackney closes Saturday 15th June 2024. Don't miss out.

Cartoonist Danny F! presents his comic anthology 'Anansi Lives!' Q&A hosted by Comic Laureate Bobby Joseph Comic-book art resources will be available, suitable for all ages to create their own stories Sunday 16th June 1.30-4.00PM Hackney Archives E8 3BQ

A last chance to see the exhibition of archival materials celebrating the work and legacy of Hackney Community Defence Association and community resistance in the borough. @ReelRebelsRadio Open until Sunday 16th June Hackney Archives, London E8 3BQ

Fantastic event unveiling the plaque to legendary author and activist James Baldwin at @hackneycvs where he spoke in 1985 when it was CLR James Library, with amazing speakers outlining the continuing struggle for a fairer society. #Hackney #history

Thank you to @ricyeboah for his amazing talk From Hackney with Love: Regeneration, Gentrification & Belonging- now online here youtu.be/_JBU476Ccmk #Hackney #History

With the first Hackney History Festival from @HackneySociety taking place from Friday, our #FilmoftheWeek looks back on the transformation of the Holly Street estate & the memories of those who lived there prior to its regeneration @ArchivesHackney buff.ly/4baecyS

Amazing 50 years of Hackney's History in photos by Neil Martinson #Hackney #History Festival

Hoxton Entertains in the 1860s with Deborah Jeffries. In 1863, Hoxton Hall joined The Britannia Theatre in becoming a notable venue in Hoxton's nineteenth century entertainments' industry. @HackneyHistFest

Artistic Director Anna Birch on the legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft, speaking at the first ever Hackney History Festival @HackneyHistFest @histassoc

Fascinating talk by Chock Glendinning on coming to #Hackney as a Malaysian nurse at @ArchivesHackney - another packed house on Day 1 of Hackney #History Festival!

Now speaking- Richard Yeboah - From Hackney With Love: An Intimate History of Regeneration, Gentrification and Belonging @HackneyHistFest