Description
London is rich with global and local Black history. Look up, slow down, and discover the work of some remarkable individuals who made London a truly global, modern city! From Cleopatra’s Needle carved in Egypt 3,500 years ago, which sits on the Victoria Embankment, the Nelson Mandela Statue in Parliament Square, and the Stuart Hall Library in Westminster to the Memorial Gates in Constitution Hill, the Wayne Marques corbel on the London Bridge, the Black Lives Matter mural in Woolwich, Jamaica Wine House in Cornhill, and so much more, this must-have travel guide showcases over 120 historical sites worth visiting and revisiting.
- The story of Black history throughout London, with historical richness and symbolism from the Tudor times to the present day.
- Complete travel guide to the people, places, events, and landmarks in London that have shaped Black history.
- Over 120 historical sites all over London, detailing the Nelson Mandela Statue, Cleopatra’s Needle, the Black Lives Matter mural, and more.
- 5 detailed maps with handy markers for each location to visit, breaking London down into easy areas to explore.
Co-author Avril Nanton is a qualified London tour guide and Black history historian who offers lectures and tours on Black history in the London area, while co-author Jody Burton is a librarian and bibliophile with a particular interest in Black history and art. Inside this 192-page book, they take you on a journey through the Black history of London, one area at a time! You’ll find annotated walking maps for Central and East London, West London, North London, South London, and South-East London, each with helpful numbered markers so you can build your own perfect walk-through history.
Author – Avril Nanton & Jody Burton
Publisher – Inkspire (imprint of Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd)
Format – Paperback
Pub date – 2021
ISBN – 977819136193
Pages – 192
Dimensions – 120mm x 180mm
Weight – 250g