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Black History Walk: Bridges Edition

Black History Walk: Bridges Edition

Black History Walks and Illuminated River Foundation

An exciting, interactive tour of the African/Caribbean history along the Southbank and riverside, traversing the Illuminated River Bridges.

Dates and Times

Sat 25th Sep 2021

7:30pm - 9pm

Lambeth

Southbank Centre

Belvedere Road
London SE1 8XX
(exact location wll be sent ahead of the event)

Join this evening walking tour along the Southbank and riverside to learn more about the African/Caribbean history of the Thames. The Founder of Black History Walks, Tony Warner, will shed light on ancient Africa, Black heroes of World War II, British Civil Rights, inventors, Apartheid, music, suffragettes, movies, gentrification and much more. Covering Waterloo and Westminster bridges, the tour will also provide an opportunity to engage with the calming Illuminated River artwork.

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Closest Stop: Waterloo/South Bank

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