Join African Lives in Northern England for a fascinating walk discovering the careers and domestic lives of African workers and students in Newcastle over the past few hundred years as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Meeting at Cafe 16 inside Newcastle Cathedral, you'll take a short walk through the city celebrating African people who contributed to the well-being of Newcastle - from William Fifefield who steered a ferry across the River Tyne to John Roach who helped feed the working people.
Image: Newcastle's Swing Bridge and historic backdrop / (C) NewcastleGateshead Initiative / Public Domain Image (CC0 1.0 Universal)
Price
Free / Pre-booking not requiredDuration
- 19th September 2026
