Interactive walking tour of the hidden African/Caribbean history in London’s posh Mayfair area from 1920s to 2020s
Mayfair is not traditionally associated with the Black presence but there is a great deal there. We will explore and expose multiple, fascinating examples, from African spirituality to 20th century superstars.
We will cover:
Black owned business and high society in the 1940s
Ancient African goddesses
The Kenyan, South African, Zimbabwean connections
Secret aristocratic inter-racial lovers and their legacies
Rich and famous Black men of the 1930s
Legendary African Americans and their UK reception