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
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