Archives on Show: The Africa Centre
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Archives on Show: The Africa Centre

When

Friday, 12 June 2026, 02:00 – 03:00

The Africa Centre

66-68 Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BL

Time

02:00 – 03:00

Price guide

Free! (worth double-checking)

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Explore archival material tracing the history of The Africa Centre, a London charity founded in 1961, connecting Africa and its diaspora through art, culture, and debate. Hosted by The London Archives in Clerkenwell, this relaxed, drop-in event on Friday 12 June lets you handle original documents at your own pace. Book a one-hour session at 1 pm or 2 pm. Free to attend. Read more

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