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Different Types of Guided Walks London

Friday, June 24th, 2011

As one of the most visited cities in the world, London has a catalogue of things to do and see to make sure that your stay is enjoyable and fun packed from start to finish. There are many different areas of the capital for you to explore and to assist you in doing so, one established company offers a varied selection of walks London enabling you to discover many locations you may never have known existed.

There are four main walking tours for you to choose from;

Walk One: St Pauls/Bank Area

On this 100 minute walking tour you will find out many interesting facts regarding the African presence and how it has helped to sculpture the London we see today.  You will uncover hidden alleyways and streets that hold many fascinating stories that have never been told before. Furthermore, on studying the various buildings in the area, you will be informed of their links to slavery, racism and religion in times gone by.

Walk Two: Trafalgar Square

This area in London is steeped in history and during your two hour walk you will uncover the many African influences that have helped to shape the area. With stories about African princes, generals, resistance fighters, pilots, nurses, sailors and civil rights leaders, entertainment is guaranteed.

Walk Three: Notting Hill

This particular walks obviously focus on the areas carnival however digs deeper into the fight that had to go on to gain equality and create a multi-cultural society within the capital. Many different periods of history are detailed from the times of slavery right through to the reasons behind the names of particular streets. With so many aspects of history to cover, you are sure to come away from this walk enlightened and with a wealth of fresh knowledge.

Walk Four: Elephant & Castle

The fourth walk available to you is centred on the Elephant and Castle area of London. This walk is linked to the Imperial War Museum and Cumin Museum due to their extensive collections on the African presence during the period of the Second World War. On the walk and your visit to both museums, you will be provided with numerous illustrations of what an important role African people have played in the area for well over 200 years.

A guided walk can supply you with knowledge of the area that you are likely to never have known or heard about before. To take your trip up to the next level by discovering what lies deeper in the capital’s history, why not consider the walks London available to you through this well renowned company?

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Presentations and Guided Walks Available in London

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

For some, the notion of both a walking tour and presentation conjures up ideas of dull events that fail to entertain. However, when you book a place on a guided walking tour with Black History Walks, we guarantee that dull is the last thing you will associate the experience with. Our expertly devised walks London are both informative and entertaining, so you will finish the walk with a thirst for additional knowledge. This is why we also deliver thoroughly entertaining and informative presentations that allow you to enhance your knowledge of African and Caribbean history in and around London.

We offer a range of walks, from the St Pauls/Bank walk which takes you through London’s secret alleyways, highlighting African presence and unearthing the links between racism, trade, religion and slavery, to the Notting Hill walk which takes you on a voyage of discovery regarding Jamaican freedom fighters and the anti-black riots of 1958.

Our tours are fantastic value for money and are terrific starting points in getting to grips with all that London represents in terms of black history, however, if you want to further your understanding, why not consider one of our interactive presentations? We offer an extensive range of presentations that really elaborate on the subjects touched upon during the walking tours.

We are available to provide exciting, informative and surprising presentations through our blend of expert speakers and exciting video clips. We can deliver our presentations to assemblies, classes, community groups, staff associations and many other groups. We believe that through educating groups, not only can we entertain; we can also work towards a culturally harmonious community, highlighting the importance of African and Caribbean influence throughout the history of London.

Allow Black History Walks to take you on a journey, both physically and mentally, through the strong black presence in and around some of London’s infamous infrastructure, architecture and many other historical aspects. For professionally organised walks London, as well as beautifully assembled presentations that really bring history to life, visit our website today for further information on how to book your place.

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Historical London Walks

Monday, April 18th, 2011

From the infamous Big Ben to the Houses of Parliament, London is full of culture and life, but how much do we really know about the history of the capital? If you are looking for an informative and exciting walk with a difference, Black History Walks is the company for you. Offering a range of in depth, educational walks London, we are fiercely proud of being able to uncover some little known facts of the African and Caribbean presence throughout historical London, bringing this to life through our range of expertly organised walking tours.

Our walking tours are a valuable source of information for anybody looking to delve a little deeper in to the history of London. We boast a team of experienced and professional tour guides who consistently deliver honest and surprising facts with an entertaining flair.

Consider the St Pauls/Bank walking tour, providing you with information on:

•    The concealed connections between Africa and the infrastructure of ancient London

•    How some streets of London came to have African names

•    The African influences in London’s plentiful visual imagery

Alternatively, you may wish to take part in the Notting Hill walking tour, providing little known facts on the subjects of:

•    The Jamaican Freedom Fighters

•    The anti-black riots of 1958

•    The African/Caribbean pioneers who helped to establish the foundations of modern multi-cultural London

We welcome children and adults of all ages, cultures and abilities, so you can rest assured there really is something for everyone taking part in one of our superior walking tours.

If you are tired of the norm, book your place on one of our fantastic walks London. We consider it an honour to bestow our extensive knowledge of historical London on any audience large or small, so whether it is a family day out, or a school trip, rely on our services every time. Take a little time out of your busy day to come and experience something truly unique with the help of our friendly and dedicated team here at Black History Walks. For further information on how to book your place, visit our website today.

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How to Find Walking Tours in London

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

With so many different walking tours available in the capital, it can be difficult to choose which one to enjoy. Many tourists visiting the city of London often have a list as long of their arm of things to do and sites to see and by embarking on a guided walk you can often incorporate many of these things into one activity. If you are an avid historian and love to find about the history and origins of the Black/African population, the walking tours London we have available here at Black History Walks are just for you.

We travel around a wide variety of historic areas of London including Trafalgar Square, St Pauls and Notting Hill, where you will learn about the impact that the Black/African culture has had upon the area throughout the generations.
If you have been looking for a walking tour that really gives you an insight into the life and times of the people of the capital, our ‘Square Mile’ or City of London walk is a popular choice. One of our knowledgeable guides will inform you of how the African population in the area have – and still create – a great amount of wealth for the whole of Britain, before moving on allowing you to field any questions you may have.

Many of the walks here at Black History Walks last for approximately two hours at the end of which we can guarantee you will have a fresh outlook on the contribution the African and Caribbean population have made in shaping the London we see today. With highly competitive prices, you can enjoy one of our walks from as little as £7.00 for adults and just £3.00 for children.

If you have struggled to find a walking tour that excites your requirements for historical knowledge, you may need to look no further. At Black History Walks, our walking tours London are full of exciting, informative and sometimes scandalous stories to leave you intrigued from start to finish.

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Historical Walking Tours in Central London

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Many of us are familiar with the famous landmarks of London from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, but how aware are we of the African and Caribbean historical influence in and around London? Allow Black History Walks to guide you through the streets of London, providing a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of black history and plenty of entertainment.  For a unique twist on your ordinary walking tours London, join us for a truly unforgettable experience.

At Black History Walks, we believe the education system could benefit from a deeper understanding of African and Caribbean history, which is why our tours aim to broaden the minds of children and adults alike regardless of ethnicity, telling a story that includes simple facts such as existence of the black Roman Emperor Septimus Severus who ruled Rome from England, and died in York in 211 AD.

One of our most popular walks is the Square Mile tour as it has a prominent political identity and is deemed the centre of the creation of wealth in Britain, much of which was, and still is generated by Africa. We also provide walking tours of Notting Hill, Trafalgar Square, St Pauls/Bank and Elephant and Castle. No matter which walk you choose, we can guarantee you will be surprised at the vast amount of black history tucked away, just waiting to be discovered by you and your group.

With the help of our expert guides you will uncover the little known history of African and Caribbean presence in and around London. The streets will never look the same again after you discover the hidden aspects of black culture present in London’s architecture and well-known institutions. Be sure to ask our tour guides plenty of questions, we guarantee they will not disappoint on either accuracy or entertainment value.

To book your walk with the leaders in black walking tours London, choose Black History Walks to provide you with the ultimate walking tour experience. Whether it’s a family day out, a school trip or just a treat for yourself, you can be assured that a warm welcome and unique adventure awaits, for lasting memories of a great day out.

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Guided Walking Tours of London

Friday, January 21st, 2011

It is without question that you are more likely to see the intricate details of London whilst on foot. However, you may not always be aware of exactly what you are looking at and the story behind it, which is where the benefit of a guided walk comes into the equation. Here at Black History Walks, we provide a number of walking tours London focusing on areas of black and African history to provide you with stories and insights into some of the capitals most well known landmarks.

All walks are fun, educational and interactive as we encourage you to ask as many questions whilst on the tour as you can think of. We aim to provide you with hundreds of year’s worth of knowledge into the African presence in London and how it has helped to shape and develop the city we see today.

From tours for community groups, schools and universities through to the general public and foreign tourists you are guaranteed a guided tour that will last approximately two hours and leave you with an insight into the hidden history and culture of the black population.

You will be taken to parts of London you may never have known existed and will discover secret alleyways and enormous buildings that have all played a role in the African and Caribbean way of life. You will be told stories of heroism, adventure, ancient civilisations, economics and politics, the truths of which those involved may never have wanted to be revealed.

If you are looking for something different to the traditional ghost, ghouls or major landmark tours of the capital, our black history walking tours London are just the ticket. With talks and films also available all year round, we at Black History Walks can supply you with an array of knowledge into the history of the black population of London throughout the generations.

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