John Sheridan from the Wandle Industrial Museum will be joining us to talk about the history of textile printing at Merton Abbey Mills 1664-1982. We will also learn about the the growth of the Liberty deparment store whose silk printing works occupied the Merton site between 1904 - 1972. The talk will consider Arthur Liberty's influence on fashion and his relationship with William Morris.
Juliana Oladuti is taking us on the journey she took to publish her first novel, Queen, and will be sharing some stories along the way.
Juliana was born in Edo State in Nigeria. She left at a young age but not before being the recipient of her grandmother’s traditional oral story telling. This tradition followed her to the UK where her children and grandchildren became the beneficiaries of oral stories she created to connect them to their heritage and culture. Encouraged by family, and motivated by her interest in the education of young people, she began to write down some of these stories. She never saw herself as a writer until she joined Croydon Writers.
Come along and be inspired by Juliana's gift for oral history and storytelling. This is a free event to attend, and there will be refreshments provided after the talk. Spaces are limited so please book in advance.
Join Coulsdon mudlarker Alan Robson in a repeat of the talk he delivered at Coulsdon Library in January of this year for those of you who were unable to attend as the January talk was oversubscribed. In this interesting and informative talk at Coulsdon Library, Alan will talk about his finds from scavenging the Thames foreshore. This is a "hands on history" event where you will see and handle objects found along the river, from Ice Age fossils, Roman Pottery, medieval remains to Georgian tableware.
Local author Michael Forteath returns to Selsdon Library to share the latest adventure of Mojoe the rabbit in Mojoe and the Ballerina
When Mojoe and friends go to watch a ballet show, they soon realise that not everything is as it seems. The talented ballerina has a secret from her past that is threatening to catch up with her. But with Mojoe's help, can they sort it out for her? An enjoyable story filled with loveable characters and lots of laughs that will be appreciated by all!
Come along and join local artists from art-K to design and paint a beautiful watercolour bookmark to take home and enjoy!
