About this Event
Join us online for a Private View of the Made of Somers Town exhibition .
Hear the voices from of each the20 photos.
A contested space? Surrounded by massive developments, the area is dubbed a future 'Palo Alto' by new tech venture capitalists; Phoenix Road itself has lost several buildings and is to be redeveloped - HS2 funds the a new green route for commuters between the stations that surround it; a new luxury tower proclaims "Made of King's Cross" - what happens to the spirit of a place?
Just who decides what identity an area has?
This is a street exhibition on the hoardings of a demolished buiding Phoenix Road so can be seen: this event is virtual and includes voices of those in the photos.
"personal, powerful and moving'
Artist Diana Foster has worked in community and on local history for over 5 years - this is a response to what is happening.
Photos and interviews were taken over five years.
A zoom link will be sent to you a week before this event.
Donations to the Somers Town History Space
For more about the exhibtion: www.aspaceforus.club/made-of-somers-town
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: somerstownhistoryspace
https://twitter.com/HistoryTown
Facebook:/aspaceforus
Publications: You can purchase the publication here at a reduced price. 'Spirit! '100 years of Social Housing in Somers Town'
Or Spririt! Journeys: Histories of migration
Instructions
Please join the invitation ahead of time to check all works: test your video and audio before the call. If it's your first time with zoom, helpful instructions are below.
Donations welcome to help us preserve heritage in this area and support our organisation.
Above are Publications Spirit! that are available as add on purchases.
HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. To call click the zoom link - it should open in the browser window.
Note: It may prompt a log in or register to open an 'app' but you do not need to.
Step 2. Join us! At the start we will take a couple of minutes to say hello and make sure all can hear.
NOTE: check your sound works in preferences ahead of time. Make sure you have a device connected online, video and audio capabilities.
Trouble shooting
Q: I am late and I cannot join?
Wait as there is a waiting room for security. Please use the password.
Q: I cannot hear?
A: Check your device or computer sound is on - (see your system preferences) or turn up the sound.
Q: My internet is too slow?
A: Turn off all other applications - just have Zoom open.
Still a problem? check your internet connection.
Q: Cannot see?
A: Make sure your device has video.
Q: No-one can hear me when I speak?
A: We will mute all in order to hear the presenters.
Q: How do I ask questions and add comments?
A: Look at the bottom of your screen there is a speech bubble - that will open the 'chat' on the right of your screen. Please type in there.
NOTE: The organisers cannot control your connection or reliability of your connection.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
This EVENT IS ONLINE only, Avigail House, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 8.00