18th Century Black Loyalists in London

Shows close up of old document recording a black loyalists registration with the British army copyright the National Archives, Kew
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It was during the War of Independence in the colony of America that Britain gained herself these unlikely allies. Black loyalists fought for Britain against the American colonists. Free blacks were joined by thousands of slaves who had been promised freedom and land by Britain

The Blitz, Jews of East London and Esther Kreitman

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Listening to the news today of the 70th anniversary of the start of the Blitz over London, I was suddenly reminded of a short story called simply "Blitz" and written by Esther Kreitman. She was the enormously talented but sadly forgotten elder sister of the

Klezmer in the park hits London this Saturday!

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As the first signs of Autumn appear, here is a chance to grab a (hopefully) sunny day out with the joy of klezmer music, all for free. Yes, it is that annual jamboree and fun-fest known as “Klezmer in the Park”, taking place

Get your facts right before playing the media

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Recently, I was angered on hearing from a number of people by phone and on social networking sites that Munira Mirza (Advisor to the Mayor of London on Arts and Culture) had proclaimed on national TV a funding cut by the Mayor for Black History

Battle for History

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Engagement in the heritage sector is often fraught with difficulties. Ever noticed if you’re not white that when you go to your local or sometimes a national genealogical or family history centre people look at you as if to say “hey your

Missing the point

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A few days ago I attended an evening debate at the Tate Britain to coincide with the launch of the thought-provoking and skilful art piece by Yinka Shonibare MBE on the fourth plinth at Trafalgar Square. The debate entitled Message in a bottle – debating

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Looking forward Alison Oram and Cheryl Tweedy's talk and workshop on Gay Domesticity at the @GEFFRYE Museum later this afternoon #WQL

Feb 04, 2012 12:17pm 3 hours ago

Tomorrow PM, come and hear about gay pirates and life at sea at the National Maritime Museum... http://t.co/4rgU9F6d

Feb 01, 2012 1:49pm 3 days ago

Unique trainee ships for would be curators at British Museum and beyond http://t.co/W4i63PsV

Jan 29, 2012 7:50pm 6 days ago

Some background on Write Queer London in this lovely article by the talented editor of Polari Magazine... http://t.co/UP4WJYtp

Jan 28, 2012 2:58pm 7 days ago