Picture This: Hope is’ an inspiring collection of black and white photographs, submitted by professional and amateur photographers from across the UK, that capture the essence of Hope.

In this Project Lab exhibition, HEAL Collective traces Cecilia’s story, from her childhood in Malawi to her flight to the UK, and her disastrous journey through the asylum system.

Retrace the steps of those who were locked away here, uncover eerie tales from staff and visitors alike, and learn of the many paranormal experiences reported within this historic building.

On behalf of Cecilia Mwenda, HEAL Collective and the National Justice Museum, you are warmly invited to the film premiere and Call-to-Action for Cecilia's Story: Ghosts of Yarl's Wood.

With artist Paula Daniel Pontes, you will work with transfer paint to create a design on paper, inspired by the Picture This: Hope Exhibition, and then print your design onto fabric.

In this workshop with Mary Broddle, you will embroider a heart motif and have the opportunity to personalise your design to reflect something or someone you love.

Travel back to the decade of big hair, big shoulder pads and even bigger mysteries.

Creating 3D frames from clay to hold mirrors as a symbol of your personal hopefulness with Kiesha Gibson.

We’d like to invite you to our Picture This: Hope Celebratory Event on Wednesday 26 February

Wingshan Smith will guide you through the creative practices and magical rituals that encourage reflection and the planting of new seeds of hope.

Join renowned Midlands based street and graffiti artist kid30 (smallkid) at the National Justice Museum for a free UV doodle room workshop. Part of Light Night 2025

Artist Katie Sandoval will guide you through exploring nature and natural forms as symbols of hope, growth and transformation.

Discover the crimes committed in the 1920 and the end of the story of execution in Nottingham.

Creating abstract repeat patterns through the use of Mono printing techniques inspired by images based on the ‘hope’ Exhibition with Shelley Hawley.