Streets Paved With Gold follows the journey of August Cleveland Johnson as he disembarks at Tilbury Docks on a grey November morning in 1948.
Written and performed by Victor Richards. Streets Paved With Gold follows the journey of August Cleveland Johnson as he disembarks at Tilbury Docks on a grey November morning in 1948.
Follow his journey from the 1950s onwards as he explores the collective experiences of Black British citizens as well as the themes of hope, identity and change.
Victor’s performance is followed by a Q and A.
Presented by ‘Envolve You Too’ in conjunction with Preston Black History Group and Unite the Union – Lancashire Area Activists.
Doors open At 18.15
The Hall is fully accessible for wheelchair users and the building has a disabled toilet.
Parking is on-street.
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