A Black History walk with Camden’s Mayor, in aid of her chosen charity the Young Camden Foundation.
Saturday 4th November 2023, 1pm – 3pm
We will be joined by the Mayor of Camden, Cllr Nazma Rahman
Stories of exceptional achievements and pioneers led by Qualified Tour Guide Alan Hovell for the 4th year.
With contributions by Beryl Gilroy’s daughter Darla-Jane Gilroy and poet Nelissa Mendy.
Stops and people
- We meet at the Story Garden Ossulston Street NW1 1DF
- St Pancras Town Hall Claudia Jones
- National Education Union building Mabledon Place Beryl Gilroy
- Foundling tokens pavement
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Princess Tsehai Haile Selassie
- Imperial Hotel Learie Constantine
- British Museum Benin Bronzes
- Senate House Mary Prince
- RADA Mona Hammond
- SOAS Grace Machel, Dr Walter Rodney, Paul Robeson, Lowkey, hiphop artist
- Finishing at Caffe Tropea in Russell Square
Camden
Sunday 12 May
American RnB powerhouse, Leela James, has shared the stage with the legendary James Brown, Robert Randolph, The Isley…
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Tuesday 14 May
If you’ve been away for twenty years, you want to make sure you come back in style. And…
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Sunday 19 May
Prominent Canadian trumpeter Jay Phelps performs Miles Davis’ beloved Kind Of Blue in its entirety live with an…
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Monday 27 May
“Lady Wray carries the charisma of a Jackson 5 family member, while also boasting similar vocal prowess to…
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Saturday 1st June
New Wave presents a sensational opportunity to witness the inception of the next big names in music. This…
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Monday 10 June
Regarded as one of Brooklyn’s staple figures in the East Coast hip-hop scene, Masta Ace returns to the…
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Thursday 4 July
It is rare for a singular artist to poses mastery over such a wide array of musical genres….
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Friday 5 July
The rare-groove Ghanaian collective delivers a party like no other. Making their long-awaited UK debut with the…