Historian, professor, and author Hakim Adi explores the story of African and Caribbean people in Britain, covering the period from when St Mary Magdalene’s church was built to the first world war (1878 – 1919).

Adi outlines significant world events during this period and the connected issues.

The evening is a part of Grand Junction’s Our Shared Heritage talks programme explores the late Victorian period, when St Mary Magdalene’s Church was built, from different and diverse perspectives.

Our Shared Heritage celebrates the part that Black, Arab, and Asian people and cultures have played in London’s history.

For more info see the Grand Junction event page and the booking page.