A Black History of Norwich

The talk celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich and Norfolk from street traders in the 18th and 19th centuries to Pablo Fanque, the UK's first black circus impresario, the American servicemen who brought rhythm and blues and soul music to the city and Lucas the 1960s US airman, who settled in Norfolk, and gave soul to the Orford Cellar. The talk also looks at slavery – those involved in the slave trade and the abolitionists from Norfolk like Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau.

Paul Dickson has been a Norwich Tour Guide for 12 years. He developed a local black history tour for Norfolk Black History Month in 2020 and subsequently converted the tour into a talk, www.pauldicksontours.co.uk .

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

11.00

Location & directions

St Peter Mancroft, Hay Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1QQ

Directions:

We are opposite the Forum in Norwich City Centre

Contact on day:

Suzi Ashcroft

Telephone number:

+447515357743

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.

Booking contact name:

The Forum

Booking telephone number:

+44603727989

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/_under

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Wheelchair access via the south door (opposite NEXT)

Additional information

Max number of people:

150

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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