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Camden's Black History

A lively 1950s dance scene with a couple energetically dancing in the foreground, surrounded by a crowd watching and enjoying the music.
Dancing at Caribbean Carnival at St Pancras Town Hall, 1959 Copyright: Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix / AlamySource: Alamy
Activists and Creatives

 

Camden has been home to generations of activists, musicians, artists and writers of African and Caribbean heritage. Over the past two hundred years they have brought communities together through action, creativity and innovation, and have indelibly made their mark across the globe.  

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Tell us your story

We would love to hear your story to add to the Camden People's Museum. If you would like to share your story, or have some historical research please email culture@camden.gov.uk

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