A Walk in the Park – soundscape
A walk from Walworth Road to Old Kent Road through Burgess Park listening to the sounds of activity all around. The soundscape also incorporates comme...
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Oral histories recorded and curated by local volunteers. The Bridge to Nowhere project aims to share the story of Burgess Park in Southwark - its unusual creation out of the urban landscape in the 1950s and its continuing development today.
Zeppelin 1917 – The Raid!
A journey through the streets and canalways of the Camberwell of 1917, bringing to life the events of the Raid of October 1917. As part of a season of...
The Making of a Modern Park
The story of the post-war creation of Burgess Park, told by some of the prime instigators – Joyce Bellamy, OBE, former head of parks for GLC, Dave Sad...
Oral History – Recent History
Oral history weaving together thoughts on the recent revitalisation. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Reprezent FM and FOBP recorde...
Oral History – Evolution
Oral history weaving together thoughts about the evolution of the park. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Reprezent FM and FOBP reco...
Oral History – Emotions
Oral history weaving together thoughts on the emotional impact of the development of the park. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Rep...
Oral History – Surrey Canal
Oral history weaving together recollections of growing up in the area, and the canal which ran through the middle of what is now the park. In 2013/14,...
From Bombs to BMX
Local Historians Stephen Humphrey, John Beasley and Tim Charlesworth deliver a fascinating talk celebrating the rich history of Burgess Park. More det...