Hackney’s Jewish residents have a rich and interesting history, spanning 350 years in the borough. A new display at Hackney Museum, created by young women from the Chassidic Orthodox community group Teen Action, gives a glimpse into this history around the time of the Second World War and afterwards.
Through film, photography and written stories, memories are shared first-hand by seven members of the community who recall their feelings of migration, their first impressions of London and what everyday life was like in Stamford Hill more than 80 years ago. The project was supported by a £9,900 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
The temporary display, Sharing Our Stories: Jewish Stamford Hill, 1930s–1950s, will be on display at Hackney Museum 13 September 2016–9 January 2017. For more information on Hackney Museum including opening hours visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/museum.
