Walking Tour – The Ridley Road Freedom Walk
The walk will demonstrate the diversity of the community and their struggles against racism and for equality.
Who is this tour for?
Anyone interested in Black history, London history and radical history
What can I expect?
- The tour guide will lead the session, with lots of opportunities for informal chat, questions, and discussion.
- The tour takes place mostly outdoors, with long periods of standing and walking.
- The entire tour is approximately 2 hours long.
Practical information
You will need comfortable shoes suitable for taking part in a 2-hour walk (with several stops), and water for refreshment. You’re welcome to make notes and take photos if you’d like to, but we do ask that you avoid filming.
The meeting point for this tour is 66 Dalston Lane (Next to 62-64 Hy-tek Electronics Limited).
Need to Know
Meet the Guide
Peter Ashan
I am a local historian, born in Hackney and raised in Waltham Forest. I have been an educator for over twenty years, working in post-16 education, museums, galleries and archives. I am also a football coach at Clapton Community FC and a library assistant for Newham Council.
Growing up, I was surrounded by such a diverse classroom, with people of Asian, African, Afro-Caribbean heritage, everyone. And none of that history was reflected in the history books. I have spent much of my life dedicated to uncovering local histories of East London’s Black communities, and the stories of other ethnic minority groups.
I have set up non-profit Diversity Workshops in Waltham Forest, and take time apart from my job to plan, prepare, and deliver various interactive Sunday workshops and walks.
Dates and Times
Walking Tour – The Ridley Road Freedom Walk
, 15:40 - 17:40
