The Brady Club – A Legacy for the Future

Friday 14 March - Friday 21 June, 2025

The Brady Boys’ Club opened in 1896 in the heart of London’s former Jewish East End and by 1925 the Brady Girls’ Club was established, moving to purpose-built facilities in Hanbury Street E1 in 1935. Together, the Brady Clubs provided youth facilities and expanded the horizons of largely underprivileged young people for over 80 years.

The Brady Clubs: A Legacy for the Future is an immersive exhibition that explores the immense impact of youth provision on both the individuals concerned and society at large. The Brady Club’s legacy stands as testament to the profound impact such initiatives can have and serves as an appeal to government, policymakers, community leaders, and the public to recognise the indispensable role of youth services in shaping positive life trajectories. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will be given the opportunity to engage with the Brady Club experience: through digital links to podcasts and stories, by listening to music, playing games, dressing up, and sitting in the canteen environment to read youth-generated Club magazines and examine Brady Club Holiday albums. The exhibition not only reflects on the past but also ignites a conversation about the present and future.

This timely exhibition is an invitation to reflect on the lessons of the past and present, and raise our voices to advocate for a future where every young person has access to the resources they need to thrive.