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Hackney History Festival

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A community festival featuring talks, walks, and guided tours showcasing some of the iconic buildings and spaces located in Hackney, which is considered as Europe’s most diverse borough.

Sutton House will be hosting the final day of the first Hackney History Festival, taking place from May 10 -12 at Hackney Archives, Museum of the Home and Sutton House with satellite events throughout Hackney during May. This community festival features talks, walks, and guided tours showcasing some of the iconic buildings and spaces located in Hackney, which is considered as Europe’s most diverse borough.

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