AS part of Black History Month celebrations, over 100 people came together for the launch of a new book Telling Other Histories: Southampton’s early black history c1500 – 1900 at SeaCity Museum.

The research has been generously donated by historians, researchers, heritage organisations and families who have all been uncovering untold stories of early black history in Southampton.

At the event, organised by The United Voice of African Associations (TUVAA), and hosted by Southampton City Council, over 100 books were bought and will be donated to local schools, giving students the opportunity to discover the early history and stories of black people living in the city from around 1500.

The author of the book, Cheryl Butler, said “This book is a massive resource not only for black people but for all interested in Southampton stories. It includes buildings and places related to case studies in the book, as well as poetry and artwork from TUVAA’s children’s workshop inspired by the Black Lives Matter protest and 112 full colour images of the city’s past and is a great read too.”

Copies are available to buy in the shop at SeaCity Museum.  For more information click here.