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Celebrate Black History Month at St George's Hall, Bradford

Local historian Joe Williams is leading a fascinating tour of the Grade ll listed historic St George’s Hall on Saturday 12th October to celebrate Black History Month.

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St George’s Hall has welcomed significant black historical figures and performers, from Rev John Sella Martin, activist and fugitive slave who spoke there in 1866 and Paul Robeson singer writer and civil rights activist who appeared in 1958, to the anti-apartheid events in the 1980’s. 

The tour and talk includes insights into amazing black artists including Dizzie Gillespie, Count Baisie, Howlin Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Sarah Vaughn, Cleo Laine, Shirley Bassey, Marvin Gaye, Dionne Warwick, Willard White, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Beverly Knight. 

Historian, Joe Williams of Heritage Corner, is well known for sharing rich narratives of African heritage and their connections to Yorkshire. On this tour he will take visitors on an amazing journey from inspirational Nile Valley Civilisations in Africa to the forming of Bradford in the 11th century and beyond, and explore Africa's role in manufacturing growth, transatlantic trade links, celebrated historical figures and Windrush contributions. 

So come along at 10.15am on Saturday 12 October to be informed and entertained as hidden history is dramatically brought to life.

 St George’s Hall re-opened to the public in in February this year following a £9.8 million transformation, made possible by Bradford Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It included major works to the roof, windows, electrics and stone work. 

Places cost £7 and must be booked in advance. Visit the website bradfordtheatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000.