Kenton Then and Now
Our volunteer John has made a short video of the Kenton area showing us what it looked like then and now using photos from the archive.
#brent #brenttogether #blackandwhitephotographs #kenton #kentonfirestation #kentonroad #archive
#Repost @isabellkinga #artistinresidence
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Animated portraits of Brent's Caribbean community, photographed by @nadianervoprojects for @brentmuseumandarchives’ Windrush - Brent's Pioneering Generation exhibition
The photographs were originally shown at The Library at Willesden Green in 2018 to celebrate 70 years of the arrival of the Empire Windrush in the UK
This little clip contains about 550 frames drawn by hand in charcoal. The process is very time consuming and there's little room for error as each drawing is connected to the next one.
I'll post more about the process if anyone is interested. Keep an eye out for more. The project is a result of my residency at @brentmuseumandarchives as part of Being Brent, funded by @heritagefunduk. It's very nearly ready and I can't wait to share it with you all!
#brentmuseumandarchives
#nationallotteryheritagefund #windrush #windrushgeneration #londonartist #animationart #animationartist #portraitartistuk #portraitdrawings #handdrawnanimation #artistinresidence
#Repost @isabellkingaj
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Beanz n ketchup. It doesn't look like a lot, but i spent almost a whole day drawing beans in charcoal.
A little snipplette from my animation for @brentmuseumandarchives, part of Being Brent, funded by @heritagefunduk
In September 1910 cans of Heinz tomato soup were only available at Fortnum & Mason and Harrods. But it was so tasty and became so popular, a factory was built in 1925 on a 20-acre field in Waxlow Road, Harlesden, to supply the demand.
When I was growing up, my dad worked at the Heinz factory, and we had an endless supply of this posh nosh.
#heinz #heinzbeans #bakedbeans #tomatosauce #tomatoketchup #condiments #drawingfood #charcoaldrawings #handdrawnanimation #animationart #nationallottery
The awesome Lassell James @bbmcfamily last night ❤️🤩🤯💕
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#Repost @isabellkinga
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Couple of blinking peepers.
Not a surprise that these would appear in my animation. They're the ones observing all of what I'm attempting to represent here.
At the moment I have lots of little elements, and still so much I want to include. It's sort of random, but it isn't. I'm hoping that the end result of what I'm doing will be a sort of coherent muddle. It won't be linear, of course. Nothing is, and certainly not the experience of growing up in Brent, or researching the museum archives.
So much to learn and discover. Keep those peepers peeled, and keep them inquisitive. Always.
#brentmuseumandarchives #nationallotteryheritagefund #londonheritage #blinking #blinkingeyes #eyesketch #charcoalanimation #peepers #eyedrawing #eyedrawings #beingbrent #BeingBrentHeritage
Update from Kinga, the artist-in-residence at Brent Museum and Archives 😍
Follow her for more: @isabellkinga
#Repost @isabellkinga
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Polish embroidered doll, made by Małgorzata Mika, part of the @brentmuseumandarchives collection.
I discovered this item whilst researching the archives at the museum as part of my residency.
This is just a tiny clip I hope to include in the animation I'm making. My mother is Polish and I couldn't resist using this little angel as part of my story.
I hope to be posting a lot more in the coming weeks as there are so many stories to tell about the people of Brent and the history of the borough.
Icons of Colour is open until 27 February in the Exhibition Space on the 2nd floor - free entry
#Repost @nationalportraitgallery
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Escape the cold weather and head to @brentmuseumandarchives to see the new 'Icons of Colour: Portraits of Brent's Change Makers' exhibition 🎨
Featuring portraits from our Collection, alongside new portraits acquired for @brentmuseumandarchives, this free exhibition explores the stories of inspirational people of colour connected to the London borough of Brent.
The exhibition also sees the new portrait of author Zadie Smith, by @toyinojihodutola, on display for the first time ✨
Head to our website to find out more about ‘Icons of Colour: Portraits of Brent’s Change Makers’ 🔗
#NationalPortraitGallery #portraiture
Being Alive
Check out our new short film, ‘Being Alive’, which looks at various faith communities in Brent. You will see and hear from members and representatives of the Central Mosque of Brent, Willesden Green, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London - Neasden Temple and St Mary's, Willesden. The film celebrates how the diversity of beliefs in the borough makes Brent a rich place to live.
Being Alive is part of Being Brent, a community project that aims to improve local people’s wellbeing by connecting them to Brent’s astonishing heritage. The project is led by Brent Museum and Archives with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
#BeingBrentHeritage #Community #LocalHistory #Religion #Interfaith
Being Alive - teaser trailer
Brent is an incredibly diverse borough made up of people of different beliefs and backgrounds. Our new short film ‘Being Alive’ will explore Brent’s faith communities and how they shape the unique culture of the borough. Watch our trailer now and keep an eye out for the release of the full film next Friday!
Being Alive is part of Being Brent, a community project that aims to improve local people’s wellbeing by connecting them to Brent’s astonishing heritage. The project is led by Brent Museum and Archives with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
#BeingBrentHeritage #Community #LocalHistory #Religion #Interfaith
Wonderful walking your yesterday from @flygirlsuk!!! ✈️✈️✈️ #heritagewellbeingfund #BeingBrent #Repost @flygirlsuk with @make_repost
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Yesterday 25th September 2021 we took off from Kingsbury Station and clocked up the mileage walking on the heritage and wellbeing walk ‘Flying from Brent’ project. Led by the amazing actress @sadiekempner participants got to learn local history of an aviation pioneer Amy Johnson, were informed about aviation history on the De Havilland aircraft factory and more local history on route. Wonderful weather contributed to the successful walking trip with the aim for people to connect, learn and (leisurely) keep active. The community were exchanging telephone numbers and emails and asked for more heritage walks “when is the next one”....”today was terrific”.., “wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning”...”this is very interesting” ....“this walk has made me feel good”....
Walkers also had a couple of snippets of the monologue on Amy Johnson’s life, a video prepared for school educational resources and drama.
Amy Johnson was a celebrity in her time, next best thing was for some walkers to get star struck with our actress Sadie taking photos with her.
Thanks to @heritagefunduk for making this wellbeing walk possible and to @brentmuseumandarchives the delivery programme organisers of Being Brent . Thanks to all who came ❤️ and all the many who have been supporting us. Also thanks to those who booked wanting to join us, and unfortunately had to cancel.
#beingbrent #heritageandwellbeing #localhistory #kingsbury #welshharp #amyjohnson #aviation #flying #flygirlswellness #flygirlsuk #sadiekempner
Mitchell Brook Art Display at Harlesden Library
The awesome art display of self portraits contributed by Mitchell Brook Primary school is now on exhibition at Harlesden Library. 👏🐱🏍
Being Green
Check out our new short film Being Green, which looks at how local people in Brent connect with the wonderful natural heritage around them. You will see and hear from community members of Barn Hill Conservation Group, Queens Park Harriers running club and Friends of the Welsh Harp. They discuss how Brent’s environment and green spaces have changed over time and how they have developed community connections through nature.
Being Green is part of Being Brent, a community project that aims to improve local people’s wellbeing by connecting them to Brent’s astonishing heritage. The project is led by Brent Museum and Archives with funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund.
#BeingBrentHeritage #ConnectWithNature #Community #localhistory #environment #nature #Brent
Being Green (teaser)
From allotments and outdoor gyms to fields and marshes, Brent has many parks and public spaces where residents can enjoy the wonders of nature.🌿🍃
Our short film ‘Being Green’ explores Brent’s environment and natural heritage, and the communities they connect. Keep an eye out for the release of the full film on Friday and watch the teaser now!
Being Green is part of Being Brent, a community project that aims to improve local people’s wellbeing by connecting them to Brent’s astonishing heritage. The project is led by Brent Museum and Archives with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
#environment #nature #heritage #local #brent
Entropy of Empathy (A poem by a volunteer)
Together in Brent Festival : Brent Museum & Archives Collections
Brent Museum and Archives Tour
Roots and Changes Online Launch
Amy Johnson: Flying From Kingsbury
Willesden Green Then and Now
New video spotlight of Willesden Green: Then and Now, exploring what has changed in Willesden Green over time. Video made by volunteer John.
#BrentTogether #Willesden #Heritage #LBOC2020 #localhistory #WillesdenGreen
Roman Brent - Mortarium
We have a new series of blended learning resources available for teachers and parents.
In this video we explore a Roman mortarium, used for grinding herbs and spices to make sauces. This mortarium was found in the city of London and probably made in Brockley Hill, only 15km from Brent Museum and Archives.
This video supports our Roman Brent online learning resources (http://ow.ly/RKYp50BfP2h), as well as our handling sessions and workshops at your school or Brent Museum and Archives. Suitable for KS2+. Contact us to book: [email protected]
Roman Brent - Samian Ware
We have a new series of blended learning resources available for teachers and parents.
In this video we explore some pieces of Roman Samian ware, found in Roman London.
This video supports our Roman Brent online learning resources (http://ow.ly/RKYp50BfP2h), as well as our handling sessions and workshops at your school or Brent Museum and Archives. Suitable for KS2+. Contact us to book: [email protected]
Roman Brent - Amphora Handles
We have a new series of blended learning resources available for teachers and parents.
In this video, we explore Roman amphora handles that were made only 15km from Brent Museum and Archives.
This video supports our Roman Brent online learning resources (http://ow.ly/RKYp50BfP2h), as well as our handling sessions and workshops at your school or Brent Museum and Archives. Suitable for KS2+. Contact us to book: [email protected]
Toys from Brent's Past - Queenie
We have a new series of blended learning resources available for teachers and parents.
In this video, we explore an old doll called Queenie. We look at the materials that were used to make Queenie over 100 years ago. She is not made of plastic and does not use batteries. This video works well when used with our video about Angela, who is made of plastic and has a voicebox.
This video supports our Toys from Brent's Past Learning Resource (http://ow.ly/RKYp50BfP2h), Toys from Brent's Past Loans Box, as well as handling sessions/workshops that we can deliver either at your school or at Brent Museum and Archives. Suitable for KS1.
Contact us at [email protected] to book.
Toys from Brent's Past - Angela
We have a new series of blended learning resources available for teachers and parents.
In this video, we explore an old plastic doll called Angela.
This video works well when used together with our Queenie video in the Toys from Brent's Past playlist, where we explore a doll that was made before plastic and electricity were common parts of dolls and toys.
This video supports our Toys from Brent's Past Learning Resource (http://ow.ly/RKYp50BfP2h), Toys from Brent's Past Loans Box, as well as handling sessions/workshops that we can deliver either at your school or at Brent Museum and Archives. Suitable for KS1.
Contact us at [email protected] to book.
Kensal Green Then and Now
New video spotlight exploring what has changed in Kensal Green over time. Video made by volunteer John.
#KensalGreen #Willesden #localhistory We Love Brent Libraries
Two Exhibitions Between Two Strikes: Exhibiting Hong Kong at the British Empire Exhibition 1924/1925
Check out our online exhibition by Dr Gary Pui-fung Wong of the University of Hong Kong, exploring the presentation of Hong Kong at the British Empire Exhibition held in Wembley in the 1920s. Have a look at the album of pictures here: https://flickr.com/photos/brentcouncil/with/50097557072/
#Wembley #WembleyPark #BritishEmpireExhibition #localhistory
We Love Brent Libraries Wembley Stadium connected by EE Wembley Park
Amy Johnson: The First Woman To Fly From England To Australia
A video on Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly from England to Australia. Video created by one of our volunteers, John.
To learn more about Amy Johnson, read the local history article by Philip Grant here:https://www.brent.gov.uk/media/16404897/amy-johnson-flying-from-kingsbury.pdf
