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Beyond Expectations: The Legacy of Black British Communities, Culture and Influence in Camden, 1960s–1970s

9th October - 11th December 2025
Mon-Thu, 10am – 8pm
Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm

Swiss Cottage Gallery (First floor Swiss Cottage Library), 88 Avenue Road, London, NW3 3HA.

Free

Three women in swimsuits and crowns celebrate on stage; the seated woman wears a cape and crown, smiling as the others kiss her cheeks.

9th October - 11th December 2025
Mon-Thu, 10am – 8pm
Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm

Swiss Cottage Gallery (First floor Swiss Cottage Library), 88 Avenue Road, London, NW3 3HA.

Free

This exhibition explores untold stories of Black British communities during the 1960s and 1970s, decades that influenced Camden as part of a wider period of change in Britain.

Featuring photographs from the Neil Kenlock Archive, it highlights Black British leadership, activism and cultural expression during this pivotal era. Presented in the year marking the 60th anniversary of the Race Relations Act 1965, Beyond Expectations highlights the strength and determination of these communities.

The exhibition offers a new perspective on the Black British experience and celebrates its legacy.

Part of Camden's Black History Season programme for 2025.

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