Migrant Memory and the Post-Colonial Imagination @PartitionMemory
Twitter account for the Migrant Memory and the Post-Colonial Imagination project, based at Loughborough University and Loughborough University, London. memoriesofpartition.co.uk Joined November 2017-
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We are excited to invite you to celebrate two books recently published as part of our project. Diwas Bisht's and @JuliaHGiese's books discuss British Bangladeshi arts, politics, and belonging in East London. Let us know you're coming: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-… @TowerHamletsNow
What a nice start to 2025- my book “Tourism as memory-making” now has a title page and an online announcement 🎉 🎉 🎉 This has been a long time in the making, so pleased that it’s finally coming out this March! @lboroCRCC @LboroCM link.springer.com/book/978303183…
Join us in celebrating the history of Bengal this Saturday! eventbrite.co.uk/e/restitching-…
Great to hear my colleague and @lboroCRCC member Anastasiya Pshenychnykh giving a keynote at @asenevents conference on changes and current dynamics in the monument wars in Ukraine. Empirically rich & thought-provoking 👏
Thank you for unwavering support. I know you were still recovering from the flu so we really appreciate you being there last night 🙏🏽
Heart-warming evening at @Everyday_Muslim's interfaith launch of a new map revealing the history of #Partition of India in London's streets. Funded by @MayorofLondon #UntoldStories, this map & programme is expanding the histories Londoners have access to.
Join us at Loughborough University London for this event on The Story of Bengal on Saturday 5th August from 2pm! eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of… @SAHM_UK @RestlessBeings @BritBangla @Everyday_Muslim @ItchyEyes @imotionfilms @SaimaBd @NutunAsha @ansarahmedullah
Don't miss the Bangladeshi Dinner Party and Bazaar - an important event organised by Salam Jones! @salamjones
Great initiative by @Everyday_Muslim! Please share your thoughts via their online survey forms.gle/th2tgoAHqV9hqg…
📣 Exciting Announcement: Introducing the Proposal for a #Partition Memorial in #London! Supported by the @MayorofLondon #UntoldStories fund, this project aims to preserve the memory of a significant historical event. Share your ideas and thoughts: bit.ly/PM_survey23
It's a stunning day @lborouniversity campus🌞 We are looking forward to welcoming you to our symposium "Bridging Divides with Communication Research" at the Hazlerigg Council Chamber & online 2pm-4pm UK time. Tag us in your photos @lboroCRCC & #bridgingdivideswithcomms.
Our 'Creative Memory' exhibition is now open to visit @Charnwood_Arts Loughborough. It is open during the week and you can also have a look over the weekend. Sat 11th March from 10-3pm and next Sun, 19th March 10am - 3.30pm.
Our Creative Memory exhibition is now open at Charnwood Arts in Loughborough! Come and see the creative outputs from the project 10am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday until 20th March.
Tomorrow at 6pm @WilkesHistory & @Ms_PatelHistory will be live in Twitter Spaces to discuss effective ways to teach the British Empire as part of a diverse and enriched KS3 History curriculum. ⏰ Set your reminder now! #HistoryTeacher #KS3History
"We need to be recognised in history books taught in schools" #Partition 75 Years On was the first ever event on Partition at London's City Hall An evening filled with debate, hope, and strength Watch the event and read Sadiya Ahmed of @Everyday_Muslim's blog. #LondonUnseen
A few photos from our Creative Memory exhibition launch last night!
We are looking forward to seeing the film!
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Thank you so much for your excellent contributions @PartitionGroup @aakhtar @InspirateUk @MrShay_Artist @Zaiba__ @ProjectDastaan @aLHSikhs
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