Black internationalism in the heart of the Empire – History walk

What is the course about?

This walking tour takes us along a route of heritage sites commemorating the history of Black activism and anti-colonialism in the heart of the British empire (Starting point TBC). We will come across some familiar faces and stories in the form of commemorative statues, plaques and buildings, and consider how each individual site is connected to the other, and why it’s important these sites exist.

What will we cover?

Starting point TBC

- Olaudah Equiano, 73 Riding House Street, Marylebone
- Harold Moody and the League of Coloured People, 111 Great Russel Street
- John Chilembwe Statue, Trafalgar Square
- Nelson Mandela Statue, Parliament Square
- Alice Kinloch, 72 Buckingham Palace Road
- Bob Marley plaque, 42 Oakley Street Chelsea.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

By the end of this course you will have learned about the individuals included in this guided walk, their contributions to Black internationalism and anti-racist activism, and more about the movements they helped to shape.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No particular skills are needed, a general interest in history and political movements.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Guided walk, no preparation or work outside of the walk needed. Starting point TBC

Your walk will be run by A.S. Francis, is a Historian of Black British History, and in the process of completing her PhD research, charting women’s involvements in Britain’s Black radical organisations during the 1960s-1980s, and the development of a Black women’s movement. In addition to this PhD research, her debut book, Gerlin Bean: Mother of the Movement, presents the longstanding and far-reaching activism of community activist and pioneering Black Feminist Gerlin Bean. Francis is also a consultant to the Young Historians Project, member of the History Matters collective and co-founder and editor in chief of the History Matters Journal. Alongside historical research, Francis also has a passion for teaching, and has taught in various capacities, including as a Lecturer at the University of Chichester, and Gallery Educator at the National Portrait Gallery.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No other costs.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Please explore our website for late summer and term courses.