Black Ivory Tales of Northampton Walking Tour

This guided heritage walking tour features the links between the various ethnic groups in creating the townscape of Northamptonshire by linking past and present buildings, landscape, and cultural artefacts in a curated narrative of the town centre. This memorable heritage walk features the hidden and undiscovered histories of black and ethnic minoritised groups and highlights the shared lived experiences of local communities. The heritage trail commences at Regent Square and ends at the Northampton Royal and Derngate Theatre and features ten points of interest over the hour-long tour. The tour is open and accessible to everyone able to engage in moderate physical activity of walking in the Northampton town centre. Discover the stories woven into the streets of Northampton’s urban town centre as along the way, we’ll uncover lesser-known histories, untold heritages, and surprising connections that have shaped the townscape that you see today.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

12:30-13:35

Location & directions

Regents Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2NQ

Directions:

This tour commences at Regent Square just opposite Northamptonshire Mind offices. The meeting point is located at the sidewalk clearing in front of the Marseille Restaurant, Sheep Street. The trail covers the main roads of Sheep Street through to the Square, and across to the All Saints Church, to the Guildhall and then ends at Lola's Bar at the doorstep of the Royal & Derngate Theatres. There are public restrooms along the trail route.

Contact on day:

Dr Marcella Daye

Telephone number:

+447810118794

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The tour is open and accessible to everyone able to engage in moderate physical activity of walking in the Northampton town centre. There will be access to public rest rooms along the route.

Additional information

Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear. For your safety Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely. Please remember to bring a bottle of water.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 5 minute(s)

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