Walthamstow Extra, April 2011 29 Ajourney through London By Martyn Dolton


alove for Walthamstow and its diverse cul- ture, so it feels like anatural step to open a beautiful art space that the community can shareand enjoy. “I have experienced an overwhelming sense of community and support from local residents and public projects, and am


and accessible. Nadiya said: “I have apassion for art and


clock with apublisher to transform five of the most outstanding original oil paintings into signed, limited edition prints. Her aim is to make artwork affordable


until May 28, from Thursday to Saturday. Nadiya has been working around the


the award-winning E17 Arts Trail this September. For moredetails about Tokarska Gallery,


call 020 8531 5419 or e-mail nadiya@tokarskagallery.co.uk


New museum on the way


ANEW museum of technology and industry has been given the green light in Walthamstow. After years of campaigning, an agreement


ning for the past 16 years. “It will be agreat celebration of the history of


MPs, the Mayor of London ,Boris Johnson, and Olympic boss, Seb Coe. The move was made possible after the Council granted the Trust along-term lease last week. Project director and founder,Lindsay Collier (pictured),is‘delighted’ at the annoucement. He said: “This project has been in the plan-


the land and existing buildings in South Access Road to create aMuseum of Technology and Industry. The museum will also celebrate the unique industrial heritage of the Lea Valley,which has morethan 100 industrial first achievements. The project has been supported by local


has now been reached between The Pump House Steam and Transport Museum Trust and Waltham Forest Council. The Trust will now start to develop part of


rareMarshall Engines and steel beams within, areall Grade II Listed. The Trust is currently applying for grants to


and is achartable Trust. The Pump House Building, along with the


raise the £3m needed for the project and is hopeful building will start early next year. For moreinformation, call Lindsay on 07930 662252 or visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk


the area and how it was the birthplace of many modes of transport.” The museum is currently run by volunteers


delighted to make Walthamstow my art destination of choice.” Tokarska Gallery will also be taking part in


has opened Tokarska Gallery in Forest Road and is exhibiting her first collection, entitled Lost &Found. The exhibition will be open to the public


ANEW art gallery taking visitors on ajour- ney through London has opened in Walthamstow. Artist Nadiya Pavliv-Tokarska (pictured)


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