The Peckham Rye Totem Pole, it stands on a corner, a silent sentinel, its carved faces gazing out at the bustling world. Once, this was just a stump, a relic from a tree felled by the salt from nearby roads. But the council, instead of simply removing it, chose to honor its history. They commissioned an artist, mORGANICo to transform it into a vibrant piece of art. The Peckham Rye Totem Pole tells a story, not just of a tree’s life, but of the city’s changing landscape. The artist used the tree’s scars as a canvas, carving out faces that seem to represent the community. Some wear joyful, toothy smiles, while others watch the world go by with a hint of sadness. The Peckham Rye Totem Pole is a monument to the community’s resilience, a reminder that even in the face of development, the past can be incorporated into the present, its stories etched in wood. The totem pole symbolizes change and growth. It whispers of a vision of a future blending the old and the new.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service