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One of the best things I've seen done on Portobello. The Veg stall holders - the unsung heroes of the area. The way everyone tells their stories to the children interviewing them put TV 'journalists' to shame. Thank you for a job worth doing and done so well.
Robina, W11

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Very impressive, informative and real. I lived in the area from '85 and have seen the changes which I hope won't change much more but good to understand it's beginnings. Thank you.
G. Sanchez, W10

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Well done to all the children involved in making this documentary. I grew up in this area some 40 years ago and it really brought back some wonderful memories. Please keep up the good work.
Richard, TW14

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Great! Good to get children interested in the history and importance of their local community.
Kenny, W11

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Research

History TrailChoosing photos at the Local Studies Library

On a history trail of Portobello Road with local historians, Tom Vague and Maggie Tyler, and at the Kensington & Chelsea Local Studies Library choosing old photographs.

Training

TrainingTraining

Training in camera and interviewing techniques.

Production

conducting an oral history interviewInterviewing a trader

Conducting an Oral History interview and interviewing a local market trader.

Sharing

traders and shoppers view the filmintroducing the film at school assemblyscreening at Portobello Pop-up cinemaScreening at HistoryTalk

Some of the over 120 traders and shoppers have a good time watching the film; some of the film makers introducing the film at their school assembly in front of over 200 peers; an enthusiastic 200+ audience for the screening at the Portobello Pop-up Cinema; 30 people present at the HistoryTalk screening and Q&A with the young film-makers.

 
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