Secret Gardens Lewisham project launches with Bureau of Urban Wilds

Bureau of Urban Wilds by Rebecca Beinart from 1 July 2013 - 31 October 2013 launches the Secret Gardens project in Lewisham. Running until 2014 there will be a variety of events, activities and installations across the borough.

From the Secret Project site

"Launched in July 2013 artist Rebecca Beinart is undertaking a three month residency exploring Sue Godfrey Nature Park; a small and inconspicuous wild land, wedged amongst residential blocks in the heart of Deptford which has become a haven for wildlife.

Originally the site of the Parry's pottery works, when industry trades began to diminish in Deptford it was left as a wasteland, with parameters ringed and only the ruins of a 17th century kiln as a nod to its past. However, after a lengthy campaign by local residents, Sue Godfrey Nature Park was established in 1984, opening the site back up to the public and wildlife alike and who have since successfully fought off several attempts for redevelopment...."

Find out more about this project and others on the Secret Gardens website