Podcast feedCamden's Hidden Treasures 4: Modernist masterpiece
Welcome to Camden’s Hidden Treasures hosted by Bonny Astor and featuring the Camden Tour Guides and their favourite secret places!
2 Willow Road is a treasure trove of modernist architecture, art, and design. Bonny meets Camden Tour Guide (and veteran 2 Willow Road Guide) Geoff to hear the story of the mastermind behind it – Erno Goldfinger – and for a tour of this unusual National Trust property
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What Are they saying about the 8th Mrs Brown?
This piece was inspired by the fictional TV character Mrs Brown, which is set in Finglas, in North Dublin. A Finglas resident wonders what the people there think of the 8th amendment to the Irish constitution (which gives equal right to life to the foetus as to the pregnant woman), which is the subject of a referendum on 25th May. Taking a trip down memory lane and reviewing the hardships that putting the foetal hearbeat ahead of women’s health caused in Finglas (and all over Ireland). This audio was originally developed for a Speaking of IMELDA performance in Ireland in 2016.
The referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment to the Irish constitution and clear the way for permitting abortion up to 12 weeks takes place on 25th May. For more information, see the attached links
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Faith Leaders: Quex Road Methodist Church
Reverend Jonathan Mead is the leader of Quex Road Methodist Church in Kilburn. Jonathan tells us about the core beliefs of Methodism, about his church and its services, and about what issues they are facing.
This is part of a series of interviews with Faith Leaders from across Camden. Our aim is to learn about different religions and the part they play in shaping our community.
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Interview with Nicola Lane about Spirit House
Nicola Lane, artist/filmmaker, talks about her Spirit House exhibition on at the Geddes Gallery. Her childhood memories of living in Bangkok, where every property has a ‘Spirit House’, are the inspiration for the show. These miniature temples are shrines to the protective spirits.
It runs from 16 February – 20 March located at 18 Malden Road Kentish Town. The space is being used as a pop-up gallery as part of a council project to turn unused & vacant retail spaces into use for local artists.
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What's On In Camden - 24th July
The sweltering heat of summer is bearing down on us. School is out. What to do?!! We have some suggestions: you can go to the summer play scheme at the Kentish Town City Farm (includes bush craft and a trip out in the week); WAC arts summer program includes Zombie TV making and parkour; meet new friends at Alexandra Road Park with cricket, yoga and walks; take part in the Camden Unity Cup, one of London’s largest community football tournaments.
Package by: Ruth Skinner, Violet MacDonald, Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick
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