Angela B. Morgan

29/08/2022

The World Reimagined

Forty-two giant globes form the UK’s largest public art trail by The World Reimagined, an education project about the transatlantic slave trade and its impact which will be delivered through learning programmes, community work and public art.

There will also be globes in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool City Region, and Swansea. Each of these cities has up to ten globes, with the tenth globe designed by an artist in collaboration with community members local to the trail. Over 100 artists have been involved in the project as a whole.

I found this globe in Stockwell , (Lambeth) close to the War Memorial. The artist is Neequaye Dreph Dsane. The title of the piece is Dress Code. I will be attempting to do the trail in London and get to see all of them before 13th October!

29/08/2022

Tickets are still available! Don't wait until the last moment to purchase your tickets -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-brixton-went-on-fire-40-years-after-brixton-riots-walking-tour-tickets-383364482487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

UPDATE: Only 5 tickets left!

Want to learn more about the Brixton Riots? Join our walking tour 'When Brixton Went on Fire: 40 Years After' on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 11am in Brixton. The tour will be lead by Angela B. Morgan and will take you through the various landmarks of the Brixton riots and explain how the events shaped the Brixton of today.

Click the link below to book your ticket now!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-brixton-went-on-fire-40-years-after-brixton-riots-walking-tour-tickets-383364482487

29/07/2022

UPDATE: Only 5 tickets left!

Want to learn more about the Brixton Riots? Join our walking tour 'When Brixton Went on Fire: 40 Years After' on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 11am in Brixton. The tour will be lead by Angela B. Morgan and will take you through the various landmarks of the Brixton riots and explain how the events shaped the Brixton of today.

Click the link below to book your ticket now!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-brixton-went-on-fire-40-years-after-brixton-riots-walking-tour-tickets-383364482487

29/07/2022

Noor Inayat Khan (1914-1944) CG MBE

This beautiful sculpture is located in Gordon Square Bloomsbury. Noor Khan lived just nearby in Taviton Street. She left her home unable to say where was going and whether she would ever return to her beloved mother and sister. She was working as a Special Operations Executive - the first female Wireless Operator to be sent from the UK and parachuted into France in 1943. She would be working with the French Resistance. Her codename was Madeleine.

She would not return to England - she was betrayed and was captured by the Germans and sent to Dachau where after enduring terrible deprivations and interrogations, she was executed. It is said that her last words before she was shot was "Liberte".

She was posthumously awarded the George Cross - the highest honour for civilians in wartime. France also honoured her with the Croix de Guerre.

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15/05/2022

A perfect photo- a sculpture of a tamil scholar in a meditation sitting in the shade of a tree.

23/09/2021

It is unsigned but it is a beautiful piece of artwork created by Dreph. It was created for the 40th anniversary of the Brixton uprising 10 April 1981. The cause of the uprising and the social issues still resonate today. The image of Marvin Gaye's -the pose is from his brilliant album What's Going On. He created songs for an album that remains one of the most important piece of work in music history. It is a perfect reminder of the work the world has to .

22/08/2021

The Life Guards one of the regiments that make up the Household Cavalry was doing their guard duty and to my joy they had a female Life Guard on duty. This is historic as for the last 350 years it has been an all male regiment.

We are here and to stay!!

22/08/2021

When you've been waiting for a bus - they all come along at once! Well in this case it is a bus stand in Whitehall but buses are something that international visitors are fascinated about.

If you really want to get around Central London or beyond to experience travelling by bus and seeing other places, purchase an Oystercard (can be purchased from Tourist Information Centres, or at the ticket machines in the Transport for London underground stations).

The buses you can see were designed by Thomas Heatherwick - the same person who designed the Olympic Flame for the London Olympics 2012.

06/06/2021

A Royal Baby has arrived and will be called Lilibet Diana - a nod to Great Grandmama & Grandma. Good news that is truly welcome.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say their daughter, Lilibet, was born on Friday and is "settling in at home".

13/05/2021

Time to take care of the City of London's most iconic building and part of the history and heritage.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56997142

The world-famous cathedral has seen its finances devastated by the pandemic.

21/04/2021

The Tower of London opening in May!! I can't wait to get back. There will be tears of joy!
The changes that will be put in place, we must observe, but we will make sure we are ready to take our guests around and tell the stories of Kings, lost princes and Queens.

It feels like we’ve been waiting for centuries, but we’re delighted to finally say: we’re lowering the drawbridge again! 🥳

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Tower from Wednesday 19 May.

It’s been an incredibly difficult year for us at Historic Royal Palaces with our sites closed for long periods, but now that we can take the next step towards fully reopening, every paying visitor will help us in our financial recovery.

For the time being, we’ll still be limiting visitor capacity, and asking everyone to pre-book timed tickets in advance and follow our one-way routes while on their visit, to ensure we can offer everyone a safe and enjoyable day with us.

Find out more about visiting and book tickets here 👉 hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london

18/04/2021

Prince Phillip arranged his funeral HIS way. No eulogy or tributes. It was a 'no nonsense' funeral. It was a very beautiful funeral. I'm still emotional about it as it is the end of an era. Our thoughts and condolences are with Her Majesty and her family.

09/04/2021

The sad announcement of the death of Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. RIP
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11437314?fbclid=IwAR01ytC57iMTeMjlUEmeVKtbmpLkH-KbQ64GfoWgWrbb9_GGh_RHUfbDpOI

Prince Philip, the Queen's husband of 73 years, had recently spent time in hospital with an infection.

05/04/2021

I know this ia vide of an event happening in the Netherlands, but it had me thinking about our horse displays in London - the Household Mounted Cavalry riding on the Mall to or from Horseguards Parade, or as part of the Trooping the Colour. I get excited seeing horses! I love them but they don't love me so much but hey (no pun intended!), they are so beautiful to watch.

03/04/2021

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/01/diana-princess-wales-celebrated-english-heritage-london-blue-plaque?fbclid=IwAR2_Gnl8QxtcuwBtZ54wddyiNznKdXwwhXMghxU4xVff3CJBnKvNCSKn6vIa
Diana Princess of Wales will be celebrated with a Blue Plaque. The address to be confirmed. It will be interesting whether the chosen address will become a popular place for people to visit.

Diana to be among six women honoured as part of English Heritage’s scheme following public campaign

10/03/2021

A Yeoman Warder from the Tower of London exercising on the wharf with the backdrop of Tower Bridge (it is not London Bridge!!). A perfect advert for you to come and see three of the famous London attractions. The Tower of London with more than 900 years of history to discover as well as glimpsing the crown jewels; meet Beefy 409 or other Yeoman Warders who live and guard the Tower. Tower Bridge (my most favourite bridge) can be visited to learn about its design and how the bascules are opened by the Bridge Master!
Put these places on your list for a day out in London.

21/02/2021

Hamilton Walking Tour! I need to do this and discover the stories.

https://londonist.com/london/great-outdoors/this-hamilton-inspired-walking-tour-map-is-a-must-for-musical-lovers?

Tracing the historical figures that inspired the Broadway hit.

21/02/2021

Today is International Tourist Guide Day
Tourist Guides around the world are keen to get back to work showing off their cities, towns, countrysides, tell stories and help make their visitors have a great experience.

I miss seeing the faces of guests when they discover London's history through the stories I tell of its buildings, architecture, palaces, street art, street food and so much more!

My colleagues and I cannot wait to greet you and make your visit worthwhile.

I am standing in a medieval alley showing part of St Paul's Cathedral. You have to be there to see the full effect - a time traveller moment!

03/02/2021

Our heroes come from all backgrounds and ages. Farewell Captain Sir Tom Moore and thank you for being such an inspiration to all.
100 years young, he showed is it is never too late to rise to challenges and play your part.
R.I.E.P Sir Tom.

Tomorrow will be a better day.

The World War Two veteran raised millions for NHS charities and is called a "true hero" by the PM.

22/01/2021

I'm ready for my close up!

Join me on 30th & 31st January for not one, not two but three virtual tours. Saturday 30th, we visit Whitehall London and discover some stories relating to the black presence in London; Sunday 31st I will present two talks about Brixton South London - with a stroll looking at street art, with the third virtual tour of Brixton and black literature. All from the comfort of your home.

Tickets are available via Avril Walks and talks. I look forward to seeing next week!