Chaplin Project

Chaplin sculpture in the Workhouse Hall

We have great admiration and affection for Charles Chaplin, who was born locally, lived as a child in various addresses in this area and carried throughout his life the bleak memories of his experience at the Lambeth Workhouse site we currently occupy. With a design by artist Anna Odrich, for many years a mainstay in the running of the Cinema Museum, we have planned a contemporary memorial statue for Kennington Cross, which was an important area in the young Chaplin’s life. A prototype of the striking sculpture is a feature of the Hall of the Master’s House.

You can read the details of Anna’s proposal here: Chaplin Monument Proposal.