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Bittersweet: History of Tate and Lyle Workers
REinsTate - The Tate Institute
REinsTate - The Tate Institute
REinsTate - The Tate Institute

A Victorian community hub currently being restored in Silvertown, East London, originally built by Sir Henry Tate in 1887 for sugar factory workers.

This historic building will feature:

  • Enterprise Hub - Collaborative workspace for social enterprises and start-ups
  • Workshop & Event Spaces - Flexible areas for community workshops, meetings, and cultural events
  • Creative Studios - Affordable workspace for artists and makers
  • Community Garden - Outdoor growing spaces and green areas
  • Subsidised Café - Social gathering space with affordable refreshments

Using reclaimed materials, this sustainable, net-zero carbon space combines heritage conservation with cutting-edge sustainability. Part of the ReSpace Alliance network, all spaces operate on proven principles: accessible, collaborative, and designed to "reuse waste, reduce inequality, and rebuild community."

Join our regular community events, volunteer sessions, and workshops as we bring this historic space back to life together.

Want to use our space or have a question? Get in touch: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reinstate_project

A Victorian community hub currently being restored in Silvertown, East London, originally built by Sir Henry Tate in 1887 for sugar factory workers.

This historic building will feature:

  • Enterprise Hub - Collaborative workspace for social enterprises and start-ups
  • Workshop & Event Spaces - Flexible areas for community workshops, meetings, and cultural events
  • Creative Studios - Affordable workspace for artists and makers
  • Community Garden - Outdoor growing spaces and green areas
  • Subsidised Café - Social gathering space with affordable refreshments

Using reclaimed materials, this sustainable, net-zero carbon space combines heritage conservation with cutting-edge sustainability. Part of the ReSpace Alliance network, all spaces operate on proven principles: accessible, collaborative, and designed to "reuse waste, reduce inequality, and rebuild community."

Join our regular community events, volunteer sessions, and workshops as we bring this historic space back to life together.

Want to use our space or have a question? Get in touch: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reinstate_project

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Bittersweet: History of Tate and Lyle Workers

Whose Knowledge Shapes the City?

Jun 27
Bittersweet: History of Tate and Lyle Workers - Flyer

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A free discussion session to share stories and map the history of Tate and Lyle workers in our community. Join East London based mixed media artist Marilyn J. Fontaine for a friendly event exploring the history of these workers and the communities connected to sugar in Newham.

Marilyn creates space for people to reflect, share personal and collective histories, and connect them to place, heritage, and identity. You do not need any specialist knowledge, and you do not need to have attended the earlier events. If you have family memories, stories passed down, or questions you have always wanted to ask, bring them along. If you are simply curious, you are very welcome too.

This event is part three of a seven part series called Bittersweet: Legacies of Sugar. It is presented by the Newham African Caribbean Heritage Reference Group in partnership with Museum X, and funded by the Lyles Local Fund. Come to one, or come to them all.

Reserve you space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bittersweet-history-of-tate-lyle-workers-w-marilyn-fontaine-3-of-7-tickets-1991388297003

Questions? Email: [email protected]

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