Celebrating London’s Caribbean communities – Brixton Heritage walk
This walking tour is based in Brixton (Starting point: Brixton Tube Station), which was once considered the cultural capital of Britain’s Caribbean population. This walking tour is intended as an immersive experience to commemorate the longstanding presence, experiences and cultures of Caribbean people in London. We will visit monuments and sites that relate to Caribbean contributions to the World Wars, anti-racist
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- Brixton Markets - Desmond’s Hip City, Atlantic Road - Windrush Square - African and Caribbean War Memorial, Windrush Square - Claudia Jones Statue, Windrush Square - Black Cultural Archives - Olive Morris plaque, Talma Road - Darcus Howe Plaque, Railton Road - 198 Gallery, Railton Road.
What will we cover?
By the end of this walk, you will have gained insight into the historical presence, and continual impact, of Caribbean people and Caribbean cultures in and around Brixton, and Brixton as a central site for the ‘Windrush’ generation in Britain..
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
This session is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course.
Given the sensitive nature of the topics the session will explore, we also expect everyone to engage group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Guided walk, no preparation or work outside the session required. Please note that you need to be able to walk about 2 km at a leisurely pace..
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
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?
Please note you will need to pay for your trip to and from Brixton.
In terms of things to bring, please wear decent walking footwear and check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We also recomend you bring water for your own consumption.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HMI17 Black internationalism in the heart of the Empire - Heritage walk
HBH92Black British Communities from the 1700s to the 21st century
A.S. Francis is a Historian of Black British History, and is 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.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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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. 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