Podcast feedTwo and a Quarter Centuries of Conway Hall
Lacky talks to Jim Walsh of Conway Hall, which is run by the South Place Ethical Society that was founded (on 14th February) 1793 and is the last remaining ethical society in the UK and the oldest free thought organization in the world.
Jim knows all about the historic building and its fascinating artifacts of English culture, especially relating to free thinking and Humanism.
Conway Hall has been the jumping off place of important movements and causes – anti-apartheid, abolition of capital pubishment, where public figures such as Charles Darwin, Lisa Jardine and Tony Benn challenged current thinking.
Conway Hall has teamed up with Trunkman Productions to tell the story of Moncure Conway after whom the building is named. A documentary ‘The Empty Niche: The Long Lost Bust Of Moncure Conway’ is available from 25th February on YouTube. It tracks the history of Conway Hall and the mysteriously empty niche that has sat in its foyer since it opened.
Interview: Lacky Ahmed
Recording: Freddy Chick
Editing: Lacky Ahmed
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Whats On In Camden from 8th January 2017
A story of Britain’s first ever Black judge (Tunji Sowande), ‘Just An Ordinary Lawyer’ runs at Theatro Technis from 11th -28th January;
Learn how to cook for FREE at Castlehaven Community Centre for young people aged eleven upwards, Wednesdays, 8pm-9pm. There is a FREE celebration at Holborn Library of the centenary of the publication of ‘Nursery Rhymes of London Town’ Eleanor Farjeon on Thursday 12th January, 6.45pm. Friday 13th sees a Cuban Jam with Son Guarachando at the Forge in DeLancey St. FREE entry before 8pm.
Read by: Freddy Chick; Lacky Ahmed, Marian Larragy, Violet Macdonald
Recorded by: Freddy Chick & Violet Macdonald
Edited by: Marian Larragy
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Canals, boatmen and life on the water
Camden’s canals are peaceful places to withdraw from the city, but they’re also home to a vibrant boating community. Cale recently strolled from Camden Lock to Lisson Grove. Along the way, he spoke with three boatmen – Toby, Nick and Dave – about what they love about being on the water.
Package by: Cale Hubble
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Stop that train! An interview with Mimi Romilly on her HS2 protest song
Mimi Romilly spoke to Violet about the disruption HS2 will cause around Euston and the lack of understanding or genuine interest HS2 Ltd. shows towards the local community. Mimi sings her ‘HS2 Protest Song’ and then is joined for another rendition by Dust from Psychopathic Romantics.
Package by: Violet Macdonald
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What's On In Camden - 28thAugust
Anyone who would like to provide adult social care services in Camden should book now to attend a session in September on Camden Council’s new care online website that will connect future providers and users of social care services; Camden People’s Theatre is running a day of free workshops for artists and companies looking for help with professional development; budding writers get craicing! The London Irish centre is looking for entrants for its regular Irish playwrights competition; Found exhibition at the Foundling Hospital is finishing soon- visit this week!
Read by Catherine Carroll, Freddy Chick, Marian Larragy amd Mario
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