Heritage
Heritage connects us with our identity, our sense of self, wellbeing and belonging. In developing our winning bid for London Borough of Culture, thousands of conversations highlighted how deeply cultural heritage matters to our communities.
In 2024, a study by Historic England affirmed what many already know - Wandsworth’s historic parks, buildings, and monuments contribute to making it one of the happiest places to live.
We are working closely with local heritage partners, charities, national museums and heritage institutions, Roehampton University and the Wandsworth Heritage Service on a range of projects that celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of the borough, as well as support young people into heritage careers.
Wandsworth Heritage Collection
Share Your Story with Story Catchers
Are you a Global Majority person aged 65 or over with experience of living or working in Wandsworth?
Story Catchers is a cultural heritage project that gives young Global Majority creatives from Wandsworth the opportunity to document the voices and memories of African, Caribbean and South-Asian elders within the borough.
Our Music Our Freedom
Memory Boxes
Memory Boxes for Dementia, in partnership with the University of Roehampton and local organisations, will bring Wandsworth’s rich heritage collection into care homes and community spaces. These bespoke interactive time capsules - filled with sensory objects, archive materials, and recordings - will be used to spark connection, trigger memories, and support wellbeing for people living with dementia.
