Our collection of oral history interviews, images and archival material captures the voices of a diverse Irish community in London and there is much to learn about their individual stories, as well as their collective struggles and achievements.

Spanning 5 decades, the archive allows us explore the many perspectives associated with being part of the Irish community in London, the effect of this on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, as well as the ways in which we celebrate and showcase being Irish in the city today.

There are many routes to learning more about these Irish Voices, and we have learning tools for individuals, school and community groups as well as ways to contribute to the project.

Explore more about the history of St. Patrick’s Day in London

Listen to our audio snapshot for an introduction to the project before exploring the Irish Voices interviews more fully.  Or watch our Irish Voices film  made by artists and young people in London

Interested in the changes and influences on the Irish community in the city over five decades? Want to understand the Politics around the parade? Discover our themes section for an in-depth understanding of the different contexts around the annual celebrations.

Use our timeline, map and other resources to explore Irish Voices and hear about the characters and colour of the parade and festival.

Irish Voices: Community and Schools Learning Resource 

A creative learning and educational tool for working with young people in school and community settings

Learn more about our Irish Voices schools project

Send your own story, images and documentation to the archive or transcribe one of our oral history recordings to build your knowledge and skills.