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In-person workshop exploring food histories in Tower Hamlets
Join us for a participatory, in-person workshop at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives exploring the ways in which food plays a part in the lives of Tower Hamlets residents today.
Hosted by researchers from the University of Sussex and the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN), we’ll use food diaries, stories and photographs to discuss how we ‘feed the hamlets’ today, and to hear your own reflections, aspirations and food memories.
Workshop will include discussion sessions on food justice, food memories, contemporary food domestic productions and a free lunch!
You can also learn more about our Food Lives project, part of the URKI funded Food Systems Equality (FoodSEqual) project and have the opportunity to sign up as a participant.
The workshop will take place at the Archives and you’ll be able to participate in a range of discussions and activities throughout the day:
11am – 12.45pm: Exploring everyday food preparation and consumption in Tower Hamlets
What do local people think about what they eat and cook? What are their challenges and hopes around food? Hear about the latest studies with Dr Elaine Swan (University of Sussex)
1pm -2pm: Free lunch
A chance to look at our food photography exhibition and read some residents’ food diaries.
2pm – 3pm: Food Justice
A participatory workshop focussed on food systems, environmental problems, and aspirations. Facilitated by Shazna Hussain, Sajna Miah , Community Researcher from WEN (Women’s Environmental Movement) and Dr Elaine Swan
3pm – 4pm: Food Lives project
Exploring your food memories and ideas. Facilitated by Sajna Miah, Shazna Hussain and Dr Elaine Swan
This event and the Food Lives project is part of a larger, UKRI-funded, research programme called Food Systems Equality (FoodSEqual), which aims to improve the UK food system and is led by the University of Reading.
