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Black History Month talks
1 – 31 Oct 2025
Series
Uncover the legacies of Londoners of African heritage in these free talks
Tudor Africa: Before we forgot
18 – 25 Oct 2025
Talk
What was Africa like before the arrival of European ships?
Caribbean involvement in the Second World War
Now until – 24 Oct 2025
Talk
Hear stories of over 10,000 people who responded to Britain’s call to join the army
African Americans in Britain during the Second World War
19 – 26 Oct 2025
Talk
Hear about the 2,000 babies that were born from GIs stationed in Britain
People of African heritage in Georgian London
19 – 26 Oct 2025
Talk
Learn more about these 18th-century shop owners, musicians and writers
In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
19 – 26 Oct 2025
Talk
Delve into the fascinating stories of this hit 1903 comedy musical
An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
Now until – 24 Oct 2025
Talk
Explore the history of this gallery and its significance to London
Windrush & the NHS: A nurse called Ruby
25 Oct 2025
Talk
Hear how a Jamaican nurse answered Britain’s call for help