Author Archives: Shapa Begum

The Lost Cinemas of East Dulwich

Economics, war and redevelopment have caused the disappearance of dozens of cinemas in recent decades especially in Lambeth, Southwark and Wandsworth. East Dulwich is one of the many areas in Southwark known for its lost cinemas.

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The Freedom Sculpture

Dog Kennel Hill primary school’s Freedom Sculpture was created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the 1807 Slave Trade Act, which made buying and selling slaves illegal throughout the British Empire.

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Paul Nash Art Competition

Dulwich Picture Gallery invites you to enter an online art competition based on the new exhibition, Paul Nash: The Elements opening on 10 February.
Paul Nash (1889-1946) was probably the greatest British artist of the 20th [...]

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Harris Boys’ Academy, East Dulwich

‘My teachers are fantastic and have made learning fun and interactive.’ Junad aged 12.

The Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich is a brand new school which opened for the first time in September 2009 with 150 [...]

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