Students re-enacting the scene from an archive photograph of Mapledene Road, Hackney
The aim of this project was to bring archive collections and the built environment to life. To achieve this ambition, four partner organizations worked closely together, with much additional assistance from other groups, notably the Senior BEEs and RIBA Doric Club.
The Partners:
RIBA British Architectural Library
The RIBA British Architectural Library is the most extensive architectural collection in Europe, comprising some 4 million books, photographs, architects' drawings and archives. Visit our collections in person or access them digitally at RIBApix.
The Building Exploratory
The Building Exploratory helps people to access and appreciate the buildings and spaces that surround them. They offer an innovative approach to built environment education through a permanent exhibition, outreach activities and special projects, this includes learning programmes for schools, families and lifelong learners.
Hackney Archives
Hackney Archives holds the archives and local studies collections of the London Borough of Hackney and makes them available to the public for research. Our collections include local government records, photographs, maps and newspapers. Facilities include a dedicated room for teachers and class visits.
The Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy, Hackney specialises in music and mathematics. It is a mixed, non-denominational school for 11 - 19 year olds and welcomed its first students in September 2007. By 2013 it will cater for 1,150 students, offering 900 places for 11–16 year olds and a sixth form for 250 students.
The Doric Club
The RIBA is a membership organization, striving for excellence in architecture. Those who have been members for over 40 years become part of the Doric Club. For this project, the first-hand knowledge of the 'Dorics' was invaluable and their vivid memories were captured in letters, visits and interviews.
The Senior BEEs
The Building Exploratory runs a programme of activities for older people called the Senior BEEs. They meet regularly to learn about architecture, design, heritage and regeneration and gain a whole new perspective on their built environment. The activities provide a forum in which older people can gain knowledge, voice their opinions and develop new skills.
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