Black History Month · Free in WanderWalk
Camden Black History walking tour
Meet the people who built communities and challenged racism, apartheid and colonial rule. Listen to all nine stories wherever you are, or follow their places from Camden Town to Gray’s Inn Road.
No pass or subscription required. Available in WanderWalk for iPhone.
At your own pace
Two ways into the story
Follow the walk
Start at the West African Students Union hostel at 62 Camden Road. Follow the nine stops to the West African National Secretariat at 94 Gray’s Inn Road.
Allow about 71 minutes over 4.4 km, including walking and audio. Add time for your own stops.
Listen from anywhere
Open Camden Black History in WanderWalk and choose a story from the collection. All nine are free, wherever you listen.
You can explore the collection without following the walking route.
The collection
Nine places, connected lives
Nine stories of resistance, community and independence. The stories below follow the walking order.
Content note. Includes racism, apartheid, imprisonment and political violence.
Before you head out
Bring your curiosity
You need WanderWalk on an iPhone with iOS 17 or later. Download the app, open Camden Black History and choose the collection or its walk.
The walking stops mark historical places. The audio does not include entry to buildings. Follow current street signs and allow for diversions.
Open Camden Black History