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

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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Tours of London's untold (oh my gosh, untold!) slavery past...... http://t.co/lsXhD1rI

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Bottoms up at the Liquid history pub quiz at National Maritime Museum this Friday http://t.co/nbz89oEc

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Tonight on the Southbank poet Peter Daniels will release The Ballad of Captain Rigby at Polari - London's premier... http://t.co/DW9sIta1

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