Avril Nanton
A Westminster student of the Clerkenwell and Islington Guilding Association course, author Avril Nanton conducts walking tours across London which focus on Black British History. Her tour 'Black Statues Around Westminster' gained positiv attention as it takes people across 28 monuments which many people don't recognize as representations of Black Londoners. On the back of her tours, she and co-author Jody Burton, recently released Black London: History, Art & Culture in over 120 places (Old Pond Books, 2021) which explores, records and focuses on Black people's contribution to both local and global history, as well as Black art and culture in London.
Following the release of Black London, Avril has appeared on ITV local news, as well as on BBC Radio London's Robert Elms show and London Live TV. She has also made guest appearances at various events to sign and talk about her book including book festivals and various speaking events across London. Read More Read Less