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Black Tube Map

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WildBactrian · 12/10/2021 23:15

Launched today, a tube map where the stations are replaced by names of famous black people from history. Each tube line is a different theme. Loads of names on there of people I am yet to find out about!

twitter.com/MetroUK/status/1447996223957479424?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

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debbrianna · 13/10/2021 08:37

It's a stupid idea. 😒

debbrianna · 13/10/2021 09:07

I will clarify, after October what happens? The UK can easily have a museum for black people and our contributions to this country. None in place. Let's hope the paper is recyclable. That's something positive.

RedMarauder · 13/10/2021 10:18

@debbrianna

I will clarify, after October what happens? The UK can easily have a museum for black people and our contributions to this country. None in place. Let's hope the paper is recyclable. That's something positive.
www.tiharasmith.com/blogs/behind-the-brand/where-to-learn-about-black-british-history-in-the-uk
RedMarauder · 13/10/2021 10:20

Sorry I knew there were museums and collections that permanently showed aspects of black history around the UK so googled for a list.

TurnUpTurnip · 13/10/2021 10:23

Sorry to jump on this but does anyone know if you can get an actual copy of it my son has been asking for one or is it online only?

debbrianna · 13/10/2021 10:33

Showing a collection in a museum is not the same as having a government purposely built museum for slavery and all that the UK has gained. I am tired of crumbs the UK constantly offers during October.

Plumpciousness · 13/10/2021 10:37

The map can be downloaded from this site:
londonblog.tfl.gov.uk/2021/10/12/black-history-tube-map/

A1 size poster available to buy (£14.95) from the Black Cultural Archives (who partnered with TfL to create the map):
blackculturalarchives.org/shop/black-history-tube-map

The Black Cultural Archives is "the only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain". They have collections online and a building in Brixton which is open to the public three days a week.
blackculturalarchives.org/

TurnUpTurnip · 13/10/2021 10:58

Plumpciousness Thank you

EchoNan · 13/10/2021 11:01

No idea TurnUpTurnip. Perhaps Transport for London? I think I'd like a copy but live way away from London. Hopefully someone will know.

I have mixed feelings. To see that someone's son is interested says that is a good thing.

I'm glad that Ivory Bangle Lady is on there, from York in Roman Times. I would love to know her story further.

I haven't heard of some of the names there, so was looking them up. But Errol from Hot Chocolate? Mr. Vote Tory?

Looking at some of the ignorant dog whistle posts about race elsewhere on the board I say keep putting out as much information out there as possible. It's educational, That's a good thing always.(Waits for usual type dog whistle numb skull thread to start on MN ranting about it). I'm always heartened to see stuff challenged by those able to think things through for themselves.

And not everything is based in London. Thankfully.
Along with the Black Cultural Archives. There are places such as.

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/international-slavery-museum

www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/stories/bristol-transatlantic-slave-trade/

The history and celebration of Black people should not be a "bolt on" nor separate, but an integral part of all museums and places of education.

Every month should be Black History month, the other eleven months are not "white history" months. (The whole year was "white history" when I was a child) However, October serves a purpose, and raises awareness.

EchoNan · 13/10/2021 11:42

Plumpiciousness. Thanks. I missed your post there for some reason.

WildBactrian · 13/10/2021 16:48

@debbrianna, people can buy it all year round, not only in BHM. It will be particularly useful for schools as a starting point.

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EchoNan · 13/10/2021 19:17

I've ordered a copy. The more I looked, the idea grew on me.

Redcobra · 16/10/2021 16:54

I like the idea. The TfL tube map is iconic

TheBlackDarner · 21/10/2021 21:39

I've been waiting for two weeks for my copy to arrive!

Must be leaves on the line somewhere.

WildBactrian · 21/10/2021 23:23

Must be leaves on the line somewhere.
🤣

I think it's on pre order.

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GreenLeafs · 22/10/2021 14:23

For a minute there I thought it was going to be a normal tube map but just for black people to find their way around Grin.

TheBlackDarner · 22/10/2021 15:55
Grin That could be a sketch!

Black people only allowed off at Brixton, Southwark etc ?

I want to frame mine for the study, I hope that it is not folded up.

And it comes in a TUBE.

boom boom

TheBlackDarner · 31/10/2021 15:30

Still waiting for mine to arriveSad
Did anyone else manage to get one delivered?

TheBlackDarner · 02/11/2021 16:26

An email, to say it is in the post. Hurray!

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