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From the iconic Black women of Brockley to community gardeners in Hackney, London is full of stories waiting to be told. 

These people and their stories make our brilliant city what it is today. 

With the support of the Mayor's Untold Stories fund, grass-roots organisations and communities are uncovering fascinating stories of diverse Londoners across the city. 

Read how we're helping bring these stories to life across London.

Find out about Stories with Roots, a community project in Hackney which celebrates growing, cooking and eating.

A girl making copies of leaves in clay during an art workshop

Celebrating women mural artists of the past 40 years and inspiring the next generation in Clapham.

A mural in London being painted by a female artist

A trail offering unique insights into India's struggle for independence and the complexities of British colonial rule.

Young people at a steering group, with heritage experts, sharing ideas for the partition remembered project

A community project in Bow, exploring how local people feel about statues from Britain’s colonial past.

A woman sat in a park in Bow, with headphones in, listening to audio story about the Gladstone statue which is in the background

Murals celebrating the important of contributions by local women of colour in Brockley.

A painted mural in Brockley

A new sculpture in Walthamstow market which celebrates local history.

An illustration of the Walthamstow Griffin, a sculpture by artist Sandi M Sutton in Walthamstow market

Find out how a BSL café fosters inclusivity for those with sensory impairment.

The Dialogue Hub coffee van

Understanding a Victorian world view through lost statues in the park.

people sitting in shade park

A project that's bringing to life the stories and art of the Somers Town estate in North London.

Art on display in Somers Town, London

The national Rainbow Plaque scheme highlights the importance of LGBTQIA+ visibility in our public spaces.

A rainbow plaque on a wall in London

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