We’re developing a new audio project exploring the histories, memories and communities of Drummond Street and the surrounding area in Camden, with a particular focus on Bengali experiences and heritage.
We want to uncover the stories that bring local history to life: growing up in Camden, arriving in Britain, family histories, favourite restaurants, local shops, food, friendships, community organising and how the neighbourhood has changed across generations.
Did you grow up in Camden, work on Drummond Street or have connections to the Bengali community? We’d love to hear from you.
We’re particularly keen to speak with Bengali community members, women, older residents, former residents and local traders. Whether you have a story to share, photographs to contribute or suggestions for people we should speak to, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us at tasnimproduces@gmail.com to share your story or find out more about taking part.
Who we are
Creative Researcher: Tanbir Mirza-Baeg (he/him) is a graphic artist and archivist based in Basingstoke, with a background in Graphic Arts from Winchester School of Art. His work with the Bengali Britain project and Bengali Photo Archive has explored family histories, oral storytelling and community heritage. He also has a personal connection to Camden through his Nana-ji’s history in Warren Street.
Creative Producer: Tasnim Siddiqa Amin (she/they) is a British-Bangladeshi theatre producer and researcher, and Project Manager and Assistant Artistic Director at Daedalus Theatre Company. Her work explores community arts, migration and underrepresented histories. Having grown up in Tower Hamlets, she has a particular interest in Bengali heritage, community organising and the stories that connect generations.
About the Project
The Drummond Street Audio Project is part of East to Elsewhere, a 12 year storytelling project by Daedalus Theatre Company. The project is expanding the organisation’s established work in Tower Hamlets into new London communities, with a particular focus on Camden. It also builds on research done by writer and actor Jonny Khan who created the show Camdenwalla.
Working in partnership with Camden People’s Theatre, the project will explore the history and significance of Drummond Street and its Bengali community. By gathering oral histories from local residents and traders, the project will document the cultural heritage of an area that has played an important role in Bengali life in London.
We will combine recorded interviews and creative storytelling to make these stories accessible to local communities, visitors and future generations.
The project also responds to the displacement and disruption experienced by local businesses and communities, including the effects of HS2 construction. By working with local traders and participating businesses, the tour aims to encourage people to engage with the area’s history while supporting its remaining community spaces.
Supported by Arts Council England and Euston BID.
