As part of the project, the Octavia Foundation and the young volunteers have conducted 20 oral histories - some with local notables and historians, others with the elderly residents in Octavia's care home James Hill House.
Few places in London have experienced such constant and dynamic change as North Kensington, many of the oral histories that have been provided testify to how communities deal with huge social, political and cultural change. With the connection to Kensal Green Cemetery, the religious figures of the local area were spoken to at length, whereupon they provided their reflections on the changing congregations.
Have a listen to some our the Oral Histories on our SoundCloud account or click on the player below.
Few places in London have experienced such constant and dynamic change as North Kensington, many of the oral histories that have been provided testify to how communities deal with huge social, political and cultural change. With the connection to Kensal Green Cemetery, the religious figures of the local area were spoken to at length, whereupon they provided their reflections on the changing congregations.
Have a listen to some our the Oral Histories on our SoundCloud account or click on the player below.
Ansel Wong on Pearl Connor
Ansel Wong on Anthony Perry
Ansel Wong on Carnival
Niles Hailstones on Count Suckle
Niles Hailstones on Duke Vin
Eddie Adams of Feargus O'Connor
Julian Litten - History of Kensal Green Cemetery
Rosita Lynch on Russ Henderson
Charlie Phillips on Baron Baker
Reverend Gary Bradley
Mike McKenzie
Steph Bramwell on humanism
Reverend David Ackerman
Irene and Liz - James Hill House
James Hill House Session 2
Iskcon - London Radha Krishna Temple
Imam Samer
Laurie Soden
Eddie Adams
Mark Olden - Journalist
Matthew Phillip - Director of the Tabernacle
If you would like a transcript of any of the oral histories please email wakingthedead@octavia.org.uk
