Walthamstow Library

Story of London - Story of Tea, Living History

15 June 2009 - 18 July 2009

There will be an exhibition at Walthamstow Library displaying a 'postcard' pictorial history with personal recollections from various members of local Indian, Pakistani, Chinese and Arabic communities.
Each postcard tells an interesting personal story of an individual's experience of tea, including making tea, having tea parties and retracing personal journeys to England.
The display will be on show at Walthamstow Library from 15 June 2009 - 18 July 2009

Leytonstone Library

Velvet Underground Event

Friday 24 July 2009 7pm-8pm

Spend an evening with author Richie Unterberger as he screens seldom seen Velvet Underground films, plays rare examples of the group's music and answers questions about 'White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day by Day'
Free refreshments and signed copies of the book for sale
Please phone 020 8496 1190 to book a place

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