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Parks and politics in Brixton’s past and present

Gentrification is creeping along Railton Road, but racial inequality still lingers in memories of the 1980s, and in the continuing lack of green-space access.

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Thunderbolts and lightning

Fire in the sky has always exerted a hold on our imagination, even as early scientists unlocked the secrets of atmospheric electricity.

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Aphasia and drawing elephants

When Thomas Parkinson investigated the history of “speech science”, he discovered an unexpected link between empire, elephants and aphasia.

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Migraine, creativity and me

Novelist Lydia Ruffles explores how migraine has made her mind stretch, shrink, widen and change, and how it’s influenced her art.

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  • Three episodes about the further adventures of Mr. Rapp's party guests after much overindulgence. Letterpress and wood engraving.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
  • How I found Livingstone : travels, adventures, and discoveries in Central Africa, including four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone / by Henry M. Stanley.
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  • Relaxed Opening

Relaxed Openings of Jason and the Adventure of 254

Gallery 2

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  • Workshop

Perspective Tour and Workshop with Dom Smith

Information Point

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Part of Perspective Tours

  • British Sign Language
  • Discussion

In Conversation with Jason Wilsher-Mills

Gallery 2

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  • British Sign Language
  • Relaxed
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