Black Plaques: A Walking Tour of Black History in Brixton

Black Plaques: A Walking Tour of Black History in Brixton

By South London Today

Join Lambeth Tour Guide Nikky Catto on this free walking tour of plaques marking Black achievement, bravery and power in Brixton.

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Location

Herne Hill Station

Railton Road London SE24 0HE United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • In person

About this event

Brixton is the heart of Black Britain. This early morning guided walking tour when it is quieter will allow you take in the history, heritage and achievement of notable Black artists, activists, musicians, writers, business owners and record breakers.

You will visit the only building in Lambeth (except County Hall) to have two blue plaques and hear how your guide was involved in the second of them. You'll spot the different styles, shapes and placings of plaques, spot some you might not know and hear about the people whose lives influence the spaces between them.

You'll explore who gets a plaque and why and discuss who you would commemorate. Please feel free share memories of places and people in this community walk to mark Black History Month.

Please meet outside Herne Hill for a 10am start. This walk takes 2 hours and concludes at Brixton Station Road.

Frequently asked questions

Is the guided tour step free?

Yes, the guided tour is step free throughout. We will be able to able to use dropped curbs and there are some rest points along the route. We will take some side streets which maybe narrow so please contact your guide if you plan to bring a pushchair.

Why does it take 2 hours to go from Herne Hill to Brixton?

Our route is a two mile trip weaving through Herne Hill and Brixton to show just how much heritage and interest is formally marked in some way. You are welcome to stay for the whole tour or leave part way through.

Are there toilets on the guide tour?

Yes, there is a toilet at our start point at a well known chain coffee shop and a toilet at our finish point. We will pass several stops where if you need a comfort break, your tour guide knows all the toilets in town!

Is this guided tour dog and child friendly?

Please exercise your discretion about little legs keeping up on this route and that we are a large group. But dogs on a leash are welcome. The tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Will the weather impact this tour?

Tours will be only be cancelled due to extreme weather as advised by the Met Office. Otherwise please check the forecast and come prepared. I suggest wrapping up warm for tours as they can be chillier than you think when you hear the word walk!

I can't come but I booked a free ticket.

If possible please cancel your ticket if you know you can't come. We all know things come up!

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South London Today

All guided tours start at the time listed so please arrive in time for a prompt beginning. Nikky is very happy to advise on travel to the area or recommendations afterwards. All tours are step free where possible and will conclude close to transport links and toilets. Please check with Nikky if the event is suitable for children, pushchairs or dogs.

You are welcome to take photographs on your tour as long as you do not disrupt the group in doing so. Nikky runs the Instagram accounts @southlondontoday and @southlondontourguide which can be tagged and she will give you a heads up where to grab photos on the walk. She is also very happy to hear your questions or stories as for her tours should feel like a shared event not a lecture.

Free
Oct 4 · 10:00 AM GMT+1