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 Tuesday 26th May 2026

Black Women Speak Volumes

Black Women Speak Volumes comes to The Women’s Organisation in Liverpool for an evening of powerful storytelling, discussion…

G9P71P Linton Kwesi Johnson with his portrait at the launch of Rankin's Front Row gallery at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Liverpool Thursday 28th May 2026

Desert Island Dissent with Linton Kwesi Johnson

Desert Island Dissent with Linton Kwesi Johnson comes to The British Music Experience in Liverpool for a powerful…