With the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, and a host of volunteers, the project aims to:
- Conserve and communicate the stories, memories and reminiscences of different generations of Tamils in London
- Provide a space for different generations of Tamils to exchange their memories and experiences in intergenerational reminiscence sessions
- Encourage and facilitate an understanding of, and participation in, the collection of heritage materials with 15 community volunteers
The project also aims to:
- Raise public awareness of the history of Tamil migration to, and life in, London between 1958 – 2009, and the interconnections between the UK and Sri Lanka dating back to the early 20th Century
- Explore the impact of war, memory, migration and settlement on life and identity
- Explore the experience of community among Tamil-speaking people in London
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Chart the emergence of voluntary organisations and public services as a response to Tamil migration to London
