Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1999, feature members of the St. Albans Turkish Cypriot Elderly Women's Group, which met at the St. Albans Youth Community Centre in Errington Reserve, Main Road East, St Albans.

The group was established by its coordinator, Tefika Celbioglu, to help elderly Turkish Cypriot women overcome social isolation and build connections within the community.

Members met regularly to socialise, share conversation, and enjoy traditional Turkish coffee, creating a welcoming environment that fostered friendship, support and cultural connection.

Significance

The St. Albans Turkish Cypriot Elderly Women's Group played an important role in reducing social isolation among elderly migrant women while providing a welcoming space to maintain cultural traditions, friendships, and community connections.

Groups such as this were a vital part of the social fabric of St Albans' multicultural community during the 1990s.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned coloured negatives

Inscriptions & markings

7713.01 - St. Albans Turkish Cypriot Ladies Group 1999 Photographs (Advocate 478.1).JPG

7713.02 - St. Albans Turkish Cypriot Ladies Group 1999 Photographs (Advocate 478.1).JPG
Tefika Celbioglu

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Tefika Celbioglu