Interactive walking tour of the hidden African/Caribbean history in London’s posh Mayfair area from 1920s to 2020s
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 Canal Cruise
- Black History Bus Tour
- Secrets of Soho
- 20 Banned Black films you need to see
- Black image in the National Gallery
- Theatreland Black History walk
- Hackney Black History Walk
- 18 Years of African Odysseys anniversary events. Racism at the BFI
- How Black People Won World War 2
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 delayed from 2020 out now and also on Audible