Half a million years for you to discover
Here's a selection of pictures that depict London's Black history.
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Medal to Commemorate the Abolition of the Slave Trade, c. 1814
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Black Mime Theatre Poster, 1993
Black Power Pamphlet, 1965
'Spirit of Carnival,' by Tam Joseph, 1988
In East London Playground, 1952
Great Exhibition scene of Caribbean produce, 1852
Pastel drawing of Jamaican grocer in Brixton, 1988
London Transport Workers from Barbados, 1963
'Lowest Life in London,' 1820-1825
May Morning Scene, 1770
Police and Notting Hill Carnival attendees, 1966
Leaflet produced by South London Workers Against Racism, 1981
Oppose Racial Discrimination Rally in West End, 1965
Roman Lamp depciting African Head, AD 43-410
Model of the Liverpool slave ship 'Brookes' shown in Parliament, 1789
Stephen Lawrence Campaign Ribbon, 1998
Sugar Bowl, 1825
Tobacco sales figure, 19th century
Caribbean Women Factory Workers, 1959