The Black History of Tottenham
Sun, 04 Feb
|London
The tour takes in the main high road area looking at the infamous police station, the murals, the old clubs such as Shady Grove, and Body Music, one of the first black music shops in the area.
Time & Location
04 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 15:30 GMT
London, Costa Coffee, 3-7 West Green Rd, South Tottenham, London N15 5BX
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About the event
This walks starts at Seven Sisters Station and finishes at the enigmatic Bruce Castle.
The tour takes in the main high road area looking at the infamous police station, the murals, the old clubs such as Shady Grove, and Body Music, one of the first black music shops in the area.
In 1554 when King Philip of Spain arrived in England to marry Queen Mary, he brought with him his Blackamoore servants. When he left England many years later, his servants remained and built a life for themselves in Tottenham.
Come and hear their story.
This walk is 2 hours with no break.