Harrow Council has announced a wide-ranging series of events to mark the borough’s 60th anniversary since becoming part of Greater London in 1965.
The Harrow 60 celebrations are part of the council’s corporate plan and will run until the end of 2025, with activities designed to showcase the borough’s rich history, cultural diversity and future aspirations.
Harrow Council’s website says: “Celebrating the 60th Anniversary is one of 30 flagship actions set out in our corporate plan to put residents first. The milestone marks a significant moment in our history, and we’re excited to share it with you through a series of events and activities taking place across the borough.”
The programme includes exhibitions, performances, community projects and family-friendly events, many of which are free or included as part of standard entry to local venues.
Highlights of Harrow 60 include:
- Now & Then – A Digital Exhibition at Headstone Manor & Museum (until 31 August), comparing old and new photos of Harrow.
- What Harrow Means to You: Community Exhibition at Harrow Arts Centre (until 24 July), showcasing local art, poetry and photography.
- Harrow 2085 (9 & 11 June) with school webinars and craft activities imagining Harrow’s future.
- Teddy Bears Picnic: Harrow Special (30 June), a family event for under-5s at Headstone Manor with stories and games.
- Making Harrow Home (8 July – 31 August), an exhibition exploring Harrow’s demographic changes and celebrating its diversity.
- The Manor in London (17 June – 31 August), looking at the history of Headstone Manor since 1965.
- Harrow 60 Music Celebration Concert (10 July), featuring orchestral works and a performance from local rap artist SLAYR.
- Tuesday Talk: Shaping Harrow (15 July), a historical talk on local government reforms.
- Harrow Heritage Walks (28 July – 1 September), family treasure hunts exploring the borough’s past.
- Harrow: Past, Present, Future – Touring Exhibition visiting libraries and leisure centres (dates TBC).
- Life in the 1960s Exhibition (4 – 29 August), featuring artwork by young residents at Harrow Arts Centre and Greenhill Place.
- Mini Museum: Tiny Time Travellers (14 August), interactive history sessions for under-5s.
- The Boiler House Festival (Saturdays in August), a fringe theatre series at Harrow Arts Centre.
- Headstone Village Show – Harrow’s Diamond Anniversary Special (Bank Holiday Monday 25 August), a 1960s-themed community fair.
- BFI Replay: 60 Years of Screen Stories (September – December), showing archive films and TV in Harrow Libraries.
The council is inviting all residents to take part in the activities and follow updates on social media or their website.
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