Brent Views: Shaping the Legacy of the British Empire Exhibition

Did you know that the British Empire Exhibition of 1924 and 1925 took place right here in Brent, at what was then known as “Empire Stadium”? Today, Brent Museum and Archive holds over 400 items from this historical event.

The British Empire Exhibition (BEE) was the largest of its kind, celebrating Britain’s colonial empire and displaying the countries, resources, and people under British rule. Now, it’s time to re-examine this history through your eyes.

As we approach the 100th anniversary of the BEE, we invite you to question this collection with us. Which stories do we need to uncover and tell? How can we ensure these artefacts reflect the diverse memories and perspectives of our community?

Join us on Thursday, 26 September, from 5-8pm for a special event where you can view some of the collection and learn more about Becoming Brent—a project dedicated to revisiting Brent’s BEE collections. We want to hear your thoughts, so come and share your views with us.

Don’t miss this chance to shape how Brent Museum approaches this important part of our history!

PROGRAMME

5pm: Welcome

5:20pm: Introducing Becoming Brent

5:45pm: Q&A

6pm: Roundtable discussions

7pm: Open floor

7:30pm: Chat to the team and view the collection

Location: temporary exhibition space, Second floor, Willesden Green Library. Wheelchair accessible, lifts available.

Tea and coffee provided