Event type : Cultural Walk
Day : Monday 29th April 2024
Time (GMT) : 10:15am (meet) – 10:30am (start)
Duration : 2 hours
Language : English
Language Level : C1 (Advanced)
Place : Parliament Square, by the statue of Nelson Mandela.
Price : £21 (+booking fees)
Monday 29th April 2024 at 10:15am (meet) – 10:30am (start)
Meeting Point: Parliament Square, by the statue of Nelson Mandela.
This tour explores the lives of the Black Georgians, from freedom fighters and veterans to writers and boxers.
The Georgian era (1714-1837) was one of rapid change and growth for London. It saw the advent of the Industrial Revolution and exponential growth in colonial trade, including the slave trade.
It was an age of public executions, riot and gin addiction. It was the London of Jane Austen, Isaac Newton and William Hogarth.
It was also the London of Bill Richmond, Mary Prince and Dido Belle: these are just some of the names of the thousands of Black people who were part and parcel of everyday life in the chaotic and changing world of Georgian London. On this tour we’ll trace their steps in the British capital, discovering their lives, experiences and achievements.
Book now on Eventbrite by clicking here.
Advice to participants:
– Wear ultra-comfortable shoes.
– Check weather forecasts and make sure you have warm and waterproof clothes if necessary. Being cold on a walking tour can spoil the entire experience.
– Do not hesitate to bring a little snack with you (nuts or biscuits) and a flask of your favourite drink.
What you will improve in :
- Language : Perfect your vocabulary.
- Culture : Enhance your English history knowledge.
