A two-hour guided walking tour of the City of London that explores the lives and legacies of Black individuals during the Tudor period.
Black Tudors City of London Walk kicks off at Guildhall Yard on Saturday 14 November, a two-hour tour that looks at the Black people who lived and worked in the City during the Tudor period. It's part of Local London Guiding Day, a full day of guided walks through the history of the City, so if you're in the mood for more, there are other routes running alongside it.
The walk starts at the historic Guildhall and winds its way through the City's guilds and liveries, the very networks that held Medieval and Tudor London together. Along the way, it traces how perceptions of race shifted over the centuries, drawing on researched accounts, primary sources and heraldry to bring the stories to life. The route eventually finishes at St Botolph Aldgate Parish.
What it's really about is the overlooked history of Black Tudors: the lives, contributions and legacies of Black individuals who were right at the heart of London's social and economic life during the Tudor years. It's a chance to see the City through a lens that doesn't usually get much airtime.
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It starts at 11am on 14 November and runs for two hours, with a second date on 12 December if that works better for you. Tickets are £10 for children and £15 for adults, and you'll need to book in advance. The meeting point is Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE, in the City of London.
