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In Pursuit of Silence – George Prochnik talks to Simon Lewis

Between iPods, building works, music-blasting restaurants and endless traffic noise, the place for quiet grows ever smaller. In Pursuit of Silence gives context to our increasing sense that noise pollution… Continue reading In Pursuit of Silence – George Prochnik talks to Simon Lewis

Little Amal: Giant puppet trekking Europe given skirt made in HLCCC

Read about the skirt made for Little Amal in Ham and High article

Kenneth Tharp in conversation

Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE is a key figure in the UK arts and culture scene. He began his career as a dancer, performing with the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and… Continue reading Kenneth Tharp in conversation

Autumn/Winter Events Brochure 2021

Fohl Events for the Autumn and Winter 2021

Toby Faber: Fabergé’s eggs

We went on a journey with the guidance of Toby Faber, at our event on 12th August. This led us back to 1885 when Tsar Alexander III gave his wife… Continue reading Toby Faber: Fabergé’s eggs

Elizabeth Wilson: Love Game

Elizabeth Wilson’s talk on 15th July 2021 for the Friends of Highgate Library was not just for sports fans. She showed us many art works inspired by the enthusiasm for… Continue reading Elizabeth Wilson: Love Game

Christian Wolmar: Cathedrals of Steam

Christian Wolmar, incomparable historian of railways, entertained us on 10th June with snippets from his book, Cathedrals of Steam: how London’s great stations were built – and how they transformed… Continue reading Christian Wolmar: Cathedrals of Steam