Events

The Pink Plaques project was started by three local women, including Catharine Wells, inspired by the low number of women remembered with blue plaques. It celebrates the lives of many Highgate women who have made a difference past and present, including Angela Burdett-Coutts, Stella Gibbons, Christina Rossetti, Mary Kingsley, Victoria Wood and Claudia Jones. Catharine… Continue reading Highgate Pink Plaques Project: Honouring Women from Angela Burdett-Coutts to Stella Gibbons – Catharine Wells

Tania Kaczynski is an art psychotherapist working at The New Art Studio, set up as a lifeline for refugees and asylum seekers. Her book tells how creating art can provide hope for those who have lost everything. In it alongside the work of the studio's members are their true stories of bravery, loss and redemption.… Continue reading The story of a London art studio for asylum seekers and refugees – Tania Kaczynski – and FoHL AGM

Dan Carrier calls it a love letter to London. Within the first 20 pages, we’ve learned about the crocodiles that once called St James’ Park home. Some of the walks will take you to places you already know but might need reminding of, others will head into new parts of Westminster worthy of exploration. You… Continue reading Untold London: Stories from time-trodden streets – Dan Carrier

Esther Freud is a novelist much admired for her absorbing stories of family relationships, children and lovers, as well as for the wealth of sensuous details that she brings to the storytelling. Esther will be talking about her most recent novel, I Couldn’t Love You More and how she uses the springboard of personal experience… Continue reading Esther Freud – Spinning Stories

Guy Ware is a critically acclaimed novelist and short story writer. The Peckham Experiment is his fourth and latest novel. He joins us to discuss it, along with the history and legacy of the original Peckham Experiment. Register to attend in person Register to attend on Zoom Guy Ware - The Peckham Experiment at Salt… Continue reading The Peckham Experiment – Guy Ware

A meticulously researched tour de force that charts black presence on the British Isles from Cheddar Man through the African Roman legions and Black Tudors and into the present day. Professor Adi will present his research.