Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
In Bermondsey in London, a special community project set out to uncover the voices that have long gone unheard.
'Out of the Blue: Unheard Voices, Different Stories' was a project by Blue Bermondsey BID, created in response to community feedback.
Its goal was to uncover and celebrate the hidden histories of the Blue marketplace in Bermondsey, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection among residents.
With support from our Everyday Heritage grant programme, the project explored how Bermondsey’s past shaped its present. Historically, the area was home to a tight-knit white working-class community that was often resistant to change. While this has evolved over time, some traces of that mindset remain.
By bringing these unheard voices to the forefront, the project aimed to create a more inclusive, understanding, and united Bermondsey for generations to come.
We also pay tribute to Russell Dryden, who passed away in May 2024.
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In Bermondsey in London, a special community project set out to uncover the voices that have long gone unheard.
'Out of the Blue: Unheard Voices, Different Stories' was a project by Blue Bermondsey BID, created in response to community feedback.
Its goal was to uncover and celebrate the hidden histories of the Blue marketplace in Bermondsey, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and connection among residents.
With support from our Everyday Heritage grant programme, the project explored how Bermondsey’s past shaped its present. Historically, the area was home to a tight-knit white working-class community that was often resistant to change. While this has evolved over time, some traces of that mindset remain.
By bringing these unheard voices to the forefront, the project aimed to create a more inclusive, understanding, and united Bermondsey for generations to come.
We also pay tribute to Russell Dryden, who passed away in May 2024.
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Facebook: facebook.com/HistoricEngland
Instagram: instagram.com/historicengland
Twitter/X: twitter.com/HistoricEngland
Visit our website ➡️ historicengland.org.uk
