Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí was a controversial choice when he was commissioned to illustrate Dante's Divine Comedy. Funding was later withdrawn but Dali decided to finish the project anyway and produced 100 sumptuous watercolours in a searing evocation of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. He then...
The Fashion and Textile Museum seeks enthusiastic and engaging Volunteer Tour Guides to lead free tours around the current exhibition. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about fashion, textiles or culture to share their enthusiasm with visitors. The tours are generally around 45...
Friends of Guy Street Park are working with Exterior Architecture to develop a new design for the park that will meet the needs of all users - residents (all ages), students, Guy's Hospital staff and patients and passengers on their way to and from London...
The first London retrospective of work by Richard Hunt (1935–2023), one of the foremost American sculptors of the 20th and 21st centuries, opens at White Cube Bermondsey on Friday 25 April 2025. Over his long career, Hunt staged more than 170 solo shows and completed...
Notified by Mace at the Edge London Bridge construction site on St Thomas Street...
Fewer crimes were reported by shops and hospitality venues in Bermondsey Street and the surrounding area during March, as reported by PCSO Paul Durrant. This is due to lots of good work by business managers and the Met Police. The most recent update is that ...
Thursday 17 April will be a special night at Malt, in the Ropewalk - PanchosDatos will be hosting an evening of handcrafted tequila cocktails and live music. The soulful live music will be provided by Aisha Khan and Sonya Titus. There will be a free...
On Saturday 12 April, London Glassblowing's yard sale will take place in their car park behind the gallery in Carmarthen Place. The newly selected sale pieces will be significantly discounted. Go along and enjoy a complimentary glass of Pimms as you browse fantastic glass treasures...
As a follow -up to our annual meeting where local Debra Gosling talked about her childhood in Brunswick Court, a BermondseyStreet.London member has drawn our attention to a lovely piece by the Spitalsfields Gentle Author. It features Kevin, a resident on Tyers Estate, who has...
A recent Mace email warns that will be taking place over the coming weekend at the Edge London Bridge site on St Thomas Street, to climb a tower crane 9-6pm. There will also be concrete demolition work at basement and ground levels which may continue until...
In its latest newsletter, We❤️Snowsfields voices concerns of the local community about the planning application for Snowsfields Quarter saying ...
Over the last several years, a developer team from Reef (developer), Oxford (investor) and Urban Health (freeholder) has been working on a plan to build a LifeSciences centre on the south side of Snowsfields stretching from Weston Street to Crosby Row. They have now submitted...
The managers of the Guinness Estate in Snowsfields have applied for permission to demolish a hundred-year old plane tree adjoining Ship and Mermaid Row. The tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order and is also in a Conservation Area. The reason given for the application...
It's Mediculture week 1-8 April, the regular local celebration of all things that combine health and culture. Saturday 5 April sees a busy programme of four events: talk about surgery 10-11am; skateboard lessons 11-12 noon; Guided Bodysnatchers walk 12-1.30pm; and artist Judith Walker will explore...
London's own Queen of Rhythm & Blues Aisha Khan performs her new album of songs this Saturday at Malted Shake. Titled Seven Shades of Blue, she and the Rajahs showcase a stunning collection of original songs. This event launches their new album. With support from...
The community round Guy Street Park hopes that funding will become available from developments on Snowsfields to enable improvements to the park. Local residents are concerned about antisocial behaviour, drugs and other problems in Guy Street Park and the new design ideas are intended to...
The full April programme of arts events at Morocco Bound is on their website. Spotlights this month on the monthly comedy collaboration with Dog at a Disco, headliner Rhys James on Tuesday 15 April; live music from ASKURANA, Harry Diplock and Tochar; Thursday candlelit Bookshop...
Jason Hicklin's latest exhibition Skye: The Vast Silence opens at Eames Fine Art on Thursday 3 April. The works are all new etchings and watercolours inspired by the vast landscape of the isle of Skye in Scotland. Its imposing landforms are often veiled in clouds...
This concert free to attend, donations welcome for The Amber Trust which helps blind children learn music. The cello and piano recital will include the Beethoven Cello Sonata op 5 no.1; Frank Sonata in A major; and Schubert Piano Quintet in A major (Trout). The...
There will be at least one new film showing every day for the next week at The Arzner, Bermondsey Square. The Arzner is a bar/cafe with a lovely cinema in the back. They show LBGTQ+ themed films and in the coming week, the films come...
A never-before-seen-in-the-UK collection of amazing textiles is coming to the Fashion & Textile Museum from California. The new exhibition Textiles: The Art of Mankind, curated by textile expert Mary Schoeser, will open on Friday 28 March. Through the beauty of textiles, you can trace human...
The Edge London Bridge construction site on St Thomas Street East will again be climbing its tower crane and hoists on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 9-6pm both days. This work is done at the weekends to minimise any risk to construction workers who...
BermondseyStreet.London held its annual meeting on Thursday 20 March. About 30 of us enjoyed a talk from Debra Gosling who grew up in the area. Debra shared many memories of living in the old historic terraced houses in Brunswick Court, the Sarson's vinegar factory across...
Shad Thames Residents Association contributed to a three-week inquiry set up by the Department of transport into the role of the Port of London Authority (PLA). Under legislation from 1900, The PLA is a self-governing trust, and “legal owner” of the 95-mile long river bed...
A recent email from Mace tells us that from today Thursday 20 March, Fenning Street will re-open for foot traffic. It has been closed for some weeks after the appearance of a sinkhole next to the Edge London Bridge construction site. The picture above shows...
This is a paid full time permanent role, working days Monday - Saturday at the Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street SE1 3XF. As the museum is part of Newham College, the recruitment is being managed by the college so for more information email...
Look out for Solarpunk, a two day exhibition Saturday 22- Sunday 23 March at Ugly Duck. Myto is a multimodal platform reimagining learning through music, performance, contemporary art, and club culture. For their second episode, they partner with Ugly Duck for a two-day exhibition on...
Celebrate the Spring Equinox by tuning into the natural environment at Science Gallery London’s Friday Late. Experience the exhibition after dark and immerse yourself in an evening of music, film, soundscapes, spellcasting, tarot and more, co-programmed by Club Sol. Throughout the evening - Club Sol DJ Set; The...
Ever needed more information about our local area to shape a business project or justify a charity funding application? If so, you may be interested in finding out more about Southwark borough - you can see all the information collected in a single place on...
It's great that we have such a lively arts scene in the Bermondsey Street area. Now here comes more, in the form of live classical music! Come along to the very first performance by the newly-formed Bermondsey Chamber Orchestra. Young world-class musicians who play regularly...