The Southall Story at South Bank

Not before time, The Southall Story has finally been written. If you haven’t heard of Southall, you may know of it as “Little India”. The heart of the UK’s migrant population, this wonderfully eclectic London community, has been at the centre of major political debate and change, and has nurtured and produced many successful and high profile individuals. Cleo Lane is a Southall girl; Trevor Baylis OBE who invented the first windup radio in response to the AIDS crisis in Africa, also grew up there; and Gurinder Chada OBE director of Bend it Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice, is proud to be a Southaller. Southall has an extraordinary history, both cultural and political, and it is all been collated into a stunning exhibition, on now at The South Bank.

Running from the 6th April to the 11th May, The Southall Story finally takes centre stage with a comprehensive exhibition celebrating its people, heritage and arts.

Southall is re-created through a ‘Time Tunnel’ starting in the 1950’s, when the first immigrants started arriving, and continuing through to modern day. As you walk through a series of rooms, you will see how fashion, communications and living styles have changed over the past 70 years. There’s also a photographic exhibition that has captured life in Southall throughout the centuries; for those who were there this will take you back and stir memories long forgotten.

During the launch weekend, various guest stars and artists will perform impromptu sets; Mohinder Kaur Bhamra (female bhangra pioneer) and Premi & Heera are appearing, alongside other well known celebrities including Gurinder Chadha.

We at Equilibrium have supported The Southall Story with internet marketing solutions, and we’re very excited about seeing the exhibition….and meeting the celebs. We hope to see you there!

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Author: Equilibrium
Time: April 9th, 2010