EXHIBITION OPENING: Friday 26 June 2026 | 6–9 PM (By Invitation Only)
Press Preview: Friday 26 June 2026 | 3–4 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday 27 June 2026 | 2–8 PM (Open to the public)
Sunday 28 June 2026 | 12–4 PM (Open to the public)
Sulgrave Club, 287 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8EU
On 26 June 2026, one of London’s last surviving historic youth clubs, the Sulgrave Club in Shepherd’s Bush, marks a remarkable milestone: 100 years of youth engagement, community, and heritage. Founded a century ago in the shadow of the First World War, the club was born from a need to support a generation of young people whose lives had been upended by global conflict. Over the decades that followed, it became a sanctuary for Shepherd’s Bush youth and a quiet witness to British cultural history — its halls witnessing everything from visits by Prince Philip and Princess Anne to the early days of two members of The Who, who were club members long before they became rock icons.
To celebrate this centenary, the building is being transformed into a multi-floor art gallery, taking visitors on a journey through time. We are proud to be at the heart of this celebration.
Lens on a Century: Youth Photographers Exhibition
As part of the exhibition Sulgrave Club 100 Years, we partnered with the Sulgrave Club to run a documentary photojournalism project with local young people. Mentored by the Photojournalism Hub, these young photographers have spent months capturing the intersection of modern life and the club’s historic legacy — and their work forms a major showcase at the heart of the exhibition. This project reflects everything we believe in: giving young people a professional platform, a journalistic lens, and the tools to document their own world with confidence and purpose.
The exhibition is curated by Cinzia D’Ambrosi — award-winning photojournalist, founder and director of the Photojournalism Hub, and a Shepherd’s Bush local. Alongside the youth photography, Cinzia will present a curated selection of her own work, capturing the contemporary soul and social fabric of the community. Together, these elements weave social history with high-impact documentary photography into a cohesive and powerful whole.
“Transforming this historic space into a living gallery is about more than just looking back. It is an immersive experience where the walls of the Sulgrave Club tell a story of resilience and community. By integrating the raw, honest work of the Photojournalism Hub, we are connecting a century of local history with the contemporary perspectives of the youth who will shape the next hundred years.” — Cinzia D’Ambrosi, Curator
Exhibition Highlights
- A multi-floor transformation where the architecture of the Sulgrave Club becomes the canvas for the exhibition
- Archival displays and heritage narratives charting the club’s 100-year impact on the Shepherd’s Bush community
- Lens on a Century: a photography showcase by local youth photographers, mentored by the Photojournalism Hub
- A curated selection of photography by Cinzia D’Ambrosi, featuring portraits of former and current club members
The exhibition is free and open to the public on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. We hope to see you there.
For media enquiries, interview requests, or high-resolution images, please contact Cinzia at centenary@thesulgraveclub.org.uk or cinzia@photojournalismhub.org.
Notes to editors
About the Sulgrave Club Located in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush, the Sulgrave Club has provided a vital space for youth support, community engagement and social connection for a century.www.thesulgraveclub.org.uk
www.thesulgraveclub.org.uk
About the Photojournalism Hub Photojournalism Hub is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to using documentary photography as a tool for social change. It provides training, community photojournalism projects and publishing, and a platform for sharing independent, courageous and powerful photojournalism and documentary photography. www.photojournalismhub.org
About Cinzia D’Ambrosi Cinzia D’Ambrosi is a multi-award-winning curator and photojournalist known for her work on social issues and human rights. Her vision for the Sulgrave Centenary focuses on the intersection of heritage and modern documentary practice. www.cinziadambrosi.com
High-Resolution Images A selection of high-resolution images from the exhibition is available for media use upon request. To request images or an interview with the curator or featured photographers, please contact Cinzia centenary@thesulgraveclub.org.uk or cinzia@photojournalismhub.org
Press Contact
Cinzia D’Ambrosi
Centenary Project Manager
Founder and Director, Photojournalism Hub
Email: centenary@thesulgraveclub.org.uk
Website: www.photojournalismhub.org | www.thesulgraveclub.org.uk
The Photojournalism Hub’s participation in this project has been supported by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham through the King Charles III Coronation Youth Fund
