I have developed a new guided walking tour to mark Norfolk Black History Month in October 2020. Norwich: A Black History celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk.
From street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries and Pablo Fanque, the UK's first black circus impresario, immortalised in John Lennon's song 'Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite', to the American servicemen who brough rhythm and blues to the city and Lucas, the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk and gave soul to the Orford Cellar, there is much to celebrate.
The tour also looks at slavery - those involved in the slave trade and abolitionists in Norfolk like Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau. I also explore the work of 19th century Norfolk boxing hero, Jem Mace with black boxers and the great contributions of soldier, historian, archaeologist and philanthropist, Frederick Duleep Singh and his sister Sophia who was a leading suffragette.
All tours start outside The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1BH at 10.30am and also approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are £7 and can booked via Eventbrite here.
Tours are on Saturday 10 October, Friday 16 October, Sunday 25 October and Saturday 31 October.
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