Gilbert Clarke, who lives in Plaistow, shared his memories of D-Day as a young RAF recruit training in Britain.

Gilbert Clarke

Born in Jamaica, Gilbert, his brother and sister lost their father when Gilbert was three. A bright pupil…


The Kumasi Memorial which stands in the centre of town, commemorates 768 officers, troops & carriers of the Gold Coast Regiment who died during the First World War 1914-18.

Private Bai

Private Bai of the Gold Coast Regiment was the first confirmed Commonwealth casualty under fire in the First World War….


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Black History Month

2026 LISTINGS

Liverpool Saturday 10 January 2026

Messiah

Hallelujah indeed! Handel’s Messiah is far more than just an oratorio – it’s a masterpiece that has become…

Nottingham Saturday 10 January 2026

Sinfonia Viva

Members of Nottingham’s famous Kanneh-Mason family have appeared many times in past Nottingham Classics seasons, but this programme…

Southwark Thursday 15 January 2026 – 7.45pm

Out-Spoken: January

Out-Spoken is the Southbank Centre’s resident night of poetry and live music, showcasing some of the most exciting…

Birmingham Friday 16 January

Magic Of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown returns with all the soul, style and sparkle that’s made it…

2H2E186 Portrait of Sara Forbes Bonetta (1843-1880) by Camille Silvy, 1862
Bath Friday 16 January 2026

David Olusoga

Multi-Award-Winning producer, presenter, historian and professor, David Olusoga examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and…