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From the vibrancy of Camden Town to the relaxed village atmosphere of Hampstead and the cultural heart of London that is Bloomsbury, it’s all happening in Camden. This is the official fan page of the Love Team at the London Borough of Camden.

19/10/2026

Welcome to our new Black History Season Series, Hidden Histories of Camden 🔎🏛️

Throughout this series we’ll be exploring the people, stories and exhibits that bring Camden’s Black history to life, celebrating the remarkable residents whose contributions help shape the borough we know today.

Although Black History Month is at the half-way point for the UK, here in Camden, we are just getting started. Join us as we celebrate their achievements, honour their legacies, and shine a light on stories that deserve to be remembered.

To launch Hidden Histories of Camden, we’re shining a spotlight🔦 on Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, the founder of UK Black History Month. His determination to ensure that Black achievements, contributions and histories were recognised helped generations learn, celebrate and take pride in Black History.

His legacy is a powerful reminder that history is made by those who dare to change it.

Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo's story is just the beginning. Follow along as we uncover more Hidden Histories of Camden and celebrate the Black residents who helped shape our borough.

Who should we feature next? 💭Let us know in the comments. 👇

Discover more stories at the Camden People's Museum via the link in our bio. 🔗

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18/10/2026

👀 Have you spotted Camden’s Black History Season out and about?

Our colourful 2026 programme has made its way across the borough, and we’d love to know where you’ve seen it!

📸 If you spot a poster or pick up a brochure, send us a snap and share the love on stories.

You can find a copy at your local Camden library, or browse the full programme online at lovecamden.org/blackhistoryseason 🧡

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17/10/2026

🎸 Punk, reggae, rebellion and Black British culture. What’s the connection?

As punk marks 50 years, join BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcaster for an unmissable conversation exploring the often-overlooked Black influences that helped shape punk's sound, style and spirit.

🎤 chairs an extraordinary panel featuring:
🎸 – punk pioneer, musician and legendary music journalist
🎶 – guitarist and vocalist of acclaimed Black feminist punk band Big Joanie
🎵 – founding member of Steel Pulse and leading Black music historian

From reggae and sound systems to race, resistance and youth culture, expect incredible stories, fresh perspectives and a whole lot of Camden music history.

📅 Thursday 29 October | 7–9pm
📍 Camden Town Hall
🎟️ Pay What You Can

💙🧡💛 Don't miss this one. Grab your tickets via the link in our bio. ➡️

Presented with as part of 's Black History Season 2026: Honouring Our Communities.

All proceeds support the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust .

16/10/2026

What inspired the artist? You! The people of Camden. 💙🧡💛

Listen to Matthew Small’s beautiful words about why he portrays young people using recycled materials, and why he wants everyone in his community to feel seen, honoured and championed.

Now extended due to popular demand, Seeing the Potential is your chance to experience his incredible portraits up close, completely free. This one is really special

Feeling inspired? Join one of the exhibition’s free creative collage portrait workshops for all ages.

📍 Swiss Cottage Gallery
📅 Until 7 January 2027
🕚 11am–5pm, closed Sundays
🎟️ Free entry. Find out more at lovecamden.org

Part of Camden's Black History Season

15/10/2026

Thursday is the new Friday 🎉

Start planning your weekend with Camden’s Black History Season. Explore powerful portraits, Carnival photography, Black LGBTQ+ history, steel pan, dance, theatre and more, with plenty of free and low-cost events across Camden.

A few highlights:

🎨 Seeing the Potential at Swiss Cottage Gallery
📸 Carnival at 60 at
🎤 Diaspora Frequencies with
📸 Honouring Our Community ' Our People, Our Spirit, Our Stories
🎨 Femmes De Soleil .avieli.arthouse
🥁 Steel Pan Performance and Workshop
🎭 Nuns With Tattoos .avieli.arthouse
🏳️‍🌈 Resist!

Plus lots more! Check out what's on at lovecamden.org

Save this reel and make a weekend of it 📌

14/10/2026

🌱 What will your legacy be?

For Jahdia Spencer, Caribbean legacy is about more than where we’ve come from. It’s about the change we create and the mark we leave behind.

Join a new generation of Caribbean-British creatives, leaders and changemakers for an evening of film, honest conversation and fresh perspectives in the historic Claudia Jones Room.

Whether you’re finding your voice, growing your career or building something of your own, come ready to feel inspired and think about what legacy means to you.

📅 Thursday 22 October | 6–9pm
📍 Camden Town Hall, Claudia Jones Room
🎟️ Pay what you can | All proceeds support

Come for the conversation. Leave inspired to make your mark.

🔗 Book now via the Black History Season link in bio or lovecamden.org/blackhistoryseason

Part of Camden Council’s Black History Season 2026, Honouring Our Communities.

13/10/2026

Looks like we've got a SELL-OUT on our hands, Camden! 👀🔥

We're already 80% sold out for Come Mek We Larf and this one's shaping up to be a brilliant night!

Let's face it, as the days get shorter and the cold starts creeping in, we could all do with a proper belly laugh! And have we got just the night for you... 🙌

As part of Camden's Black History Season 2026, we're bringing together some of the brightest and funniest names in Black British comedy for a night of big laughs, brilliant company and feel-good vibes.

🎤 Hosted by the brilliant Mr Cee, with an incredible line-up featuring comedy legend Slim, alongside Josephine Lacey, Diesel and Selam Amare.

📅 Friday 6 November | 7:30–10pm
📍 Town Hall by Bottaccio, King's Cross
🎟️ Pay What You Can ❤️ All proceeds go to the incredible African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust ().

🎟️ Snap up one of the remaining tickets now! Link in bio 🔗

Part of Camden Council's Black History Season 2026, Honouring Our Communities.

12/10/2026

🔥 DID YOU KNOW the roots of Notting Hill Carnival can be traced back to Camden?

That's right! 👀 And this Black History Season, we're returning to the very building where Claudia Jones helped lay the foundations for one of Britain's most iconic cultural movements.

Join us for Legacy in Motion: An Inherited Light Conversation - a special evening bringing together generations of Caribbean-British trailblazers who are shaping the future of culture, creativity and community.

🎬 Experience an exclusive screening of Inherited Light, followed by an inspiring panel discussion with Marcus Ryder MBE, Jahdia Spencer and Aliyah Ramatally, hosted by Imaan Samson.

Expect powerful stories, fresh perspectives and a room full of connection, creativity and conversation

📅 Thursday 22 October | 6–9pm
📍 Camden Town Hall, Claudia Jones Room
🎟️ Pay what you can | All proceeds support the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT).

Be part of the conversation. Book your place now! 🔗 Link in bio.

Part of Camden Council's Black History Season 2026, Honouring Our Communities.

11/10/2026

🎸 Punk, reggae, rebellion… Did you know just how much punk owes to Black music and culture?

We're turning up the volume on 50 years of punk with a brilliant line-up of cultural trailblazers ready to shake up what you thought you knew about music history! 🔥

🎤 BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcaster chairs an unmissable conversation with:

🎸 – punk pioneer, musician and legendary music journalist

🎶 – guitarist and vocalist of acclaimed Black feminist punk band Big Joanie

🎵 – founding member of Steel Pulse and leading Black music historian

From reggae and sound systems to punk's rebellious spirit, expect incredible stories, fresh perspectives and a whole lot of Camden music history!

📅 Thursday 29 October | 7–9pm
📍 Camden Town Hall
🎟️ Pay What You Can

💙🧡💛 Don't miss this one! Grab your tickets via the link in our bio. ➡️

Presented with as part of 's Black History Season 2026, Honouring Our Communities.

All proceeds support the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust .

09/10/2026

Camden Black History Season is in full swing, and we've got some brilliant things coming your way! 💙🧡💛

From powerful films and fascinating conversations to art, music, comedy and hidden histories, there's so much to discover this autumn.

Here are some of our top picks! Take a look ➡️

🎨 Seeing the Potential | Until 7 January
Discover the work of Kentish Town-born artist in a free exhibition exploring identity, individuality and looking beyond appearances.

🎬 Barrel Children | 12 October
A moving film screening at King's Cross, followed by a live Q&A with director . Limited seats left!

🎤 Legacy in Motion | 22 October
An exclusive screening of Inherited Light and an inspiring conversation with Caribbean-British trailblazers shaping culture and identity.

🎸 Black Music & Rebellion: 50 Years of Punk | 29 October
Discover how reggae, ska, dub and Black British culture helped shape punk.

😂 Come Mek We Larf | 6 November
Who's up for a laugh? Join and a brilliant line-up of Black British comedians for a night of big laughs and great company!

🚶🏾 South Camden Black History Walk | 7 November
Uncover remarkable people, overlooked histories and stories hiding in plain sight.

🌍 Afrodeities: The Misclassified Continent | 10 November
Challenge what you know about Africa in a fascinating talk exploring history, identity and representation.

🎧 Diaspora Frequencies | Fridays, 8–10pm
Your Friday soundtrack, sorted! Tune in to for music connecting generations across the African and Caribbean diaspora.

🎟️ Most events are free or Pay What You Can, with ticket proceeds supporting .

Which events are going on your calendar? 👀

Explore the full programme and book via the link in bio!

Part of 's Black History Season 2026.

06/10/2026

🎬 LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO 🎬

There’s still time to book your seat for a special screening of Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind at the gorgeous King’s Cross - but don’t leave it too late!

From award-winning journalist and director Nadine White, Barrel Children tells the powerful and deeply personal stories of the Caribbean children who grew up separated from parents who had left to rebuild Britain - knowing them, for a time, through the ‘barrel’ care packages sent back home.

Through stories of separation, migration, reconciliation and rediscovery, the film shines a light on a part of the Windrush story that is too often left untold.

🎥 Watch the trailer — then join us for the screening.

📍 Everyman King’s Cross
📅 Monday 12th October, 6pm
🎟️ Limited seats available - book yours now via the link in bio or

💛 All proceeds from this event will be donated to - the 50+ times award-winning African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, providing hope to people living with blood cancer and other illnesses where a matched stem cell, blood or organ donor is needed to save a life.

Part of ’s Black History Season 2026, honouring our communities and the stories that have shaped them.

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