The focus of this project is the migrant population of South Bermondsey and how much Bermondsey has changed in the last decade. The influence migrants have had on Bermondsey is obvious from fast food, doctors, cabs, barbers, world foods to the Irish migrants that built the Rotherhithe tunnel.

I am interested in the current population and how a historical dock town was always going to evolve into a multicultural hub. We call this home, but in a town which has a racially charged history how are we making this place homely? The project title was taken from Millwall’s motto which they take pride in. Millwall football grounds is now based in South Bermondsey after a relocation in 1993 from the Isle of Dogs. This was the same year Millwall constituency voted BNP and won a seat due to locals believing preferential treatment of Bangladeshi families in social housing. This sentiment echo’s through Bermondsey but I feel we have a much more inclusive area and I want to showcase that. Speaking with one of my neighbours who has lived here longer than myself, have recalled the abuse suffered at the hands of locals from racist language to being spat on. I’ve lived here for 8 years, with my Scottish husband and children; and have had a mostly positive experience.

I want to speak with and photograph migrants and their families in their home/ work environment with a visible object/ flag/ national dress or something that reflects their migration or native origin. This will celebrate and showcase the multicultural and inclusive nature of our town.