21 May – Black History Tour

  • Date Wednesday, 21 May 2025
  • Time 12pm 1pm
  • Address By Pizza Express sign outside entrance of Shakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk London SE1 9DT
Book now 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.

Meet by the Pizza Express sign at the entrance, by the steps sign as shown here 

This tour takes place outdoors, so please wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

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