19 May: Black History in Bankside

  • Date Thursday, 19 May 2022
  • Time 6pm 7:30pm
  • Address Meet at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk
Register using password: Bankside

Discover the Black history of Bankside in this walk that covers over 500 years and includes: Shakespeare, black sailors, international trade, pirates, food , religion, Pan Africanism, Marcus Garvey, Roman ruins and Windrush.

The tour is led by Black History Walks, who run guided Walking Tours of London to include its African history which goes back 3,500 years.

You are welcome to join this event if you live or work in Bankside. The whole tour will be held outdoors.

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