This display brings together objects and images from Brent from 1960-69 and marks the anniversary of the Borough’s creation in 1965. They reflect the diversity of the Borough with themes of activism, everyday life and people coming together in joyful ways.
From Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Marches and Teachers Strikes to joyful celebrations of Navratri and wedding ceremonies, the 1960s was a fascinating decade.
We are very grateful to Patricia and Norma, participants of the 'Changing Sudbury' Project who contributed their memories to Brent Museum and Archives in 2019/2020. The project was led by Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre and funded by the National Lottery Fund.
We would like to thank Eva Gerretsen who created this display as part of their Curation and Education course at University College, London.
We are grateful to Philip Grant, local historian, for his help.
Visit the Kingsbury library webpage where the display will be on until the end of December 2025.