This guided walking tour explores the rich and often overlooked contributions of Black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk.
Led by experienced guide Paul Dickson, the tour begins outside The Forum and takes participants on a two-hour journey through the city’s streets, uncovering stories that span centuries. It highlights figures such as Pablo Fanque, the UK’s first Black circus impresario, as well as African American servicemen who brought jazz, rhythm and blues to Norwich in the twentieth century.
The tour also explores Norfolk’s connections to slavery and abolition, examining both those involved in the slave trade and the work of local abolitionists including Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau. Alongside this, it looks at the role of sport, culture and migration in shaping the city’s identity, offering a broader understanding of Black British history beyond major urban centres.
Designed to be accessible and engaging, the experience combines historical research with storytelling, providing a detailed and thought-provoking perspective on Norwich’s past and its connections to global history.
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Norwich: A Black History Walking Tour
This guided walking tour explores the rich and often overlooked contributions of Black people to the history of…