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John Constable

Identity area

Reference code

Publication status

Draft

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

3 boxes

Date(s)

(Creation)

Context area

Name of creator

Constable, John

(1952-)

Biographical history

John Constable is an English playwright, poet, performer and activist, author of The Southwark Mysteries. He is also known as John Crow, the urban shaman of Cross Bones. John Constable was made an honorary fellow of the University in 2010.

Repository

London South Bank University Archives Centre

Archival history

Donated to the London South Bank University Archives Centre by creator in August 2020.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited by creator.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Contains the artistic records of John Constable, including books, scripts, copies of reviews of shows and fliers for shows from the 1980s onwards. Also contains material related to his advocacy for the Cross Bones Graveyard and life in Southwark, London.

System of arrangement

Arranged into art (JC/1 Writings and Artistic Works) and community life (JC/2 Cross Bones Graveyard and Community).

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open except for records restricted under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details. 24 hours notice is required for research visits.

Language of material

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Contains fliers, papers, pamphlets, photographs and books. Books are in good condition.

Additional information

Language and script notes

1 item (JC/1/2/23) in Dutch and 1 item (JC/1/3/1/22) in Spanish.

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