The Bookplace

[1] The shop sold black literature, women's writing, children's books, local press as well as mainstream publications.

These projects together gave (often black, working class and/or female) local residents resources, platforms and the ability to publish and share their stories.

[6] The bookshop opened on 12 November 1977 after much building work done on a volunteer basis, including by local school children.

these fairs would sell books as well as having steel pan bands, clowns, badge making and street theatre.

[2] The Peckham Literacy Centre would hold classes in English reading and writing, computer skills, project management.

[2] Members of The Bookplace could vote in the organisation's AGM and use the building's equipment such as computers, electric typewriters and the photocopier.

[6] A recipe book published was collectively written by Caribbean members of the community and was illustrated by children from Collingwood Girls School in Peckham.