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Oral histories recorded and curated by local volunteers. The Bridge to Nowhere project aims to share the story of Burgess Park in Southwark - from its unusual creation out of the urban landscape in the 1950s to its continued development today.

Friends of Burgess Park


    • Jul 3, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Bridge to Nowhere

    A Walk in the Park – soundscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 0:08


    A walk from Walworth Road to Old Kent Road through Burgess Park listening to the sounds of activity all around. The soundscape also incorporates comments from park users recorded as part of the Heritage Lottery oral history project in 2014. Close your eyes and visualise the walk, starting at the new west-end playground near Addington […]

    Zeppelin 1917 – The Raid!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 46:54


    A journey through the streets and canalways of the Camberwell of 1917, bringing to life the events of the Raid of October 1917. As part of a season of events within Burgess Park to commemorate 100 years since that tragic night, this special oral history has been created out of the findings of a dedicated team […]

    The Making of a Modern Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2015 40:59


    The story of the post-war creation of Burgess Park, told by some of the prime instigators – Joyce Bellamy, OBE, former head of parks for GLC, Dave Sadler, former park manager, Robert Hadfield, formerly with Groundwork Southwark, revealing first-hand, the development of the park from its WWII bomb site beginnings through the multi-million pound 2010 […]

    Oral History – Recent History

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2014 14:41


    Oral history weaving together thoughts on the recent revitalisation. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Reprezent FM and FOBP recorded memories of people from the area talking about the setting up and development of the unique Burgess Park. Part of the Bridge to Nowhere project of the Friends of Burgess Park.

    Oral History – Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2014 16:27


    Oral history weaving together thoughts about the evolution of the park. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Reprezent FM and FOBP recorded memories of people from the area talking about the setting up and development of the unique Burgess Park. Part of the Bridge to Nowhere project of the Friends of Burgess Park.

    Oral History – Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2014 15:35


    Oral history weaving together thoughts on the emotional impact of the development of the park. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Reprezent FM and FOBP recorded memories of people from the area talking about the setting up and development of the unique Burgess Park. Part of the Bridge to Nowhere project of the Friends […]

    Oral History – Surrey Canal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2014 15:08


    Oral history weaving together recollections of growing up in the area, and the canal which ran through the middle of what is now the park. In 2013/14, together with Heritage Lottery funding, Reprezent FM and FOBP recorded memories of people from the area talking about the setting up and development of the unique Burgess Park. Part […]

    From Bombs to BMX

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2014 23:55


    Local Historians Stephen Humphrey, John Beasley and Tim Charlesworth deliver a fascinating talk celebrating the rich history of Burgess Park. More details of the event here.

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