Working hard to protect and preserve “It is moving to think about people travelling under this building on their own journey. We have worked hard to preserve and protect this place so it will be here for another 300 years.” susie symes, chair of 19 princelet street It’s an education Oxford House was established in 1884 to provide a centre for religious, social and educational work. www.oxfordhouse.org.uk History Heritage grant for Oxford Hse BY JESSICA ODUBAYO AN historic community centre in Bethnal Green started the New Year a step closer to securing a grant of almost £1 million for repairs to protect and revitalise the grade II listed building. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awarded Oxford House £102,800 to help progress a bid for a total of £964,000. The funding will support works to the former university settlement building in Derbyshire Street, including a new roof, repairs to open up a former Victorian chapel, refurbishment to windows was built in the garden in 1869. and brick work, a new café, study room The museum only opens a and lift. few times each year – visit The grant will also help support a programme www.19princeletstreet. org.uk of activities delivered by community To view the film, visit http:// groups at the centre, to showcase tinyurl.com/mz25m9o the 130-year history of Oxford House. The Victorian chapel at Oxford House in Bethnal Green John Ryan, chief executive of Oxford House, said the news was a fitting way to celebrate its 130th anniversary. Sue Bowers, head of HLF London said: “At the forefront of social and political events throughout its history, Oxford House can tell us so much about community life in Bethnal Green. “We’re pleased to offer our support to this project which will open up these hidden histories and significantly improve the historical building they’re housed in.” Mayor Lutfur Rahman said he was delighted at the news: “We have long supported this important community facility by improving the public space around the building and through an historic buildings grant offer to accompany the funding from the HLF. We will continue to give specialist advice through our conservation officers to assist this project through to completion.” News in brief Volunteers voice Crossrail fears VOLUNTEERS at Spitalfields Museum of Immigration and Diversity have recorded a short film to mark the passage of the first of Crossrail’s two giant tunnel boring machines under the grade II* listed building. The three-minute film features the thoughts and emotions of volunteers, who talk about the rail scheme going under 19 Princelet Street and fears that it might be damaged. The museum has had many guises in its history – it was built in 1719 and became the home of a Huguenot silk weaving family and a Jewish synagogue LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS RE-DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR LEASE MUSEUM GARDENS TOILET with CAFÉ Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgsl/51-100/93_ commercial_lettings/museum_gardens_toilets.aspx 020 7364 4084 warm hearts W I N T E R C A M P A I G N Over 30,000 people die each winter in the UK UK K due to the adverse adverse effects of the cold we weather.eather. Alone and isolated isolated,, many of our elderly elderly neighbours are unable unabl le to to cope with the harsh harsh drops d rops in in temperature. That’s That’swhy why Muslim A Aid works in the UK as well as abroad, providing providing Keep Warm Warm Kits Kits which whic ch include include clothing, blankets blanke ets and and food items items to to help them survive the the e winter. Everyone needs warmth in their lives. For just £50 you can warm a heart this winter. Donate now: 020 7377 4200 | muslimaid.org warm mth w 02 20 4200 mu slimaid.14 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 12 – 18 JANUARY 2015
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