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Interactive walking tour of the hidden African/Caribbean history in London's posh Mayfair area from 1920s to 2020sAbout this Event
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
- Swanky restaurants and disappearing histories
- Colour bars, jazz, swing and amazing dancers
- Nigerian composers and Caribbean band leaders
- Formula 1, fashion , £6000 hand bags and Nazis
Other coming events from black History Walks
- Black History River Cruise
- Black History Bus Tour
- How Black People won World War2
- 20 Banned Black films you need to see
- Black History Walks Vol 1 book signing and talk
- T heatreland Black History Walk
- The Black Image
- John Pilger season at the BFI Southbank
- Hackney Black History Walk
- How to teach Black history at GCSE level
- Black and Asian British Civil Rights
- The Little Mermaid's real Black History and the books to prove it
Look out for our GCSE (9-1) Edexcel History Migrants in Britain c 800-present Student Book based on our Notting Hill walk and' Black History Walks in London Volume 1' from Jacaranda Books
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Meet point on request, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Tickets
GBP 15.00
