Interesting week here in Bristol, getting deeper into different communities.
Always inspired and guide by the music scene, today I went to a part of South Bristol known as Knowle West, where most houses and building have been built after the First World War to bring new homes to the soldiers returning from the battles and newcomers arrived to help rebuilding that part of Britain.
I had a great visit at the Knowle West Media Centre as part of my research for a podcast/exhibition project named #12communities1Bristol, to be aired on BCfm and shown at the M Shed Museum.
The Knowle West Media Centre is currently hosting a very interesting exhibition on the history of the neighbourhood and its famous (some of them are DJ Krust, DJ Flynn, the posse Fresh 4 and rapper/music producer Tricky) and less famous inhabitants: go and visit!
Exhibition: 100 Years of Knowle West Style
Photography, maps, films, audios... Local history in the making!
"The best thing about Knowle West is about the people."
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Exhibition: 100 Years of Knowle West Style
26/11/2019 - 30/04/2020
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue
Our Autumn / Winter exhibition explores the hidden heritage of Knowle West and marks 100 years since the first council estates were built in Bristol.
From its ‘Garden City’ ideals to its ‘Do It Yourself’ (DIY) culture, explore what Knowle West has meant to people for nearly 10 decades.
Experience new artworks, hear local stories and revisit almost 100 years of history, music, architecture and memory.
There are lots of gems to be rediscovered: from bingo cards used at the Broadway Bingo Club to film footage of nights at The Venture Inn!
The interactive exhibition features commissioned work by artists Holly Beasley-Garrigan, George Lovesmith and Lukus Robbins, created in collaboration with Knowle West residents as part of 100 Years of Knowle West Style.
Opening & Access Information
The exhibition is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, until the end of April 2020. It may occasionally be closed for private events – please call 0117 903 0444 to check before travelling.
There are two special Saturday openings during the exhibition in case you can’t visit during the week. Sat 8th Feb 11-1 and Sat 21st March 11-1.
Each section of the exhibition includes an audio station that provides two audio tracks: the first is an audio guide that will read the exhibition text to you, and the second is an audio description for visitors with visual impairments. A booklet containing large print text of the whole exhibition is also available.
-More soon. Thx to @knowlewestmedia
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