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THE ANTI-APARTHEID LEGACY:

CENTRE OF MEMORY &

LEARNING

A Liliesleaf Trust UK Initiative

Europe’s First Anti-Apartheid Museum
Founded in 2018 by former anti-apartheid activists, The Liliesleaf Trust UK is a UK
registered charity that advances public knowledge of the international movement
to end apartheid in Southern Africa. Our mission is to connect the lessons from
this historic struggle to foster positive social change, combat racism, and address
inequality. We are currently developing the first and only public heritage site in
Europe dedicated to this critical history—a museum and community hub located at
28 Penton Street, Islington, London.

A Museum Beyond Boundaries

Once the headquarters of the African National Congress-in-exile, the site was a hub
for a diverse array of anti-apartheid activities that reverberated across the globe,
contributing to the downfall of apartheid in South Africa and advancing the causes of
anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and social justice worldwide.

Opening in 2025 as a national Centre for
public engagement, The Anti-Apartheid
Legacy: Centre of Memory & Learning
[working title], will commemorate the
resilience and triumph of the South
African people over apartheid. The
anti-apartheid solidarity narrative is
important for all, including individuals
in positions of power, such as lawyers,
bankers, and teachers. It is both a
privilege and a duty to inspire and drive
positive transformation. Its message of
hope and possibility empowers those
marginalised to become agents of
change within their own communities
and beyond.

Our Programmes

In the last four years, we’ve engaged
Front entrance at Anti-Apartheid Legacy: Centre of 60,000+ people. Activities include
Memory and Learning at 28 Penton Street, Islington.
(Image: Al-Jawad Pike Architects) youth programmes, school workshops,

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SA CHAMBER UK NEWSLETTER MAY 2024