Ida B Wells a Passion for Justice

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A tour which takes a gentle walk in the leafy suburbs of Edgbaston, which presents the influence of the British Quaker and African American Civil Rights leaders who resided in Edgbaston, Birmingham in the 18th Century.

Ida B Wells - African American, investigative journalist and campaigner for the abolishment of lynching

George and Richard Cadbury chocolate manufacturers and the reliance of coca harvested by enslaved Africans to boost their economic might.

Joseph Sturge - Birmingham based Industrialist who founded The British and Foreign Ant-Slavery Society

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guest will find their guide at the reception office, which is in the entrance as you walk into the building. The guide will be wearing a black T-Shirt with the Black Heritage Walks logo on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    This is a landmark statue of one of Birmingham's leading pacifists. Who fought for peace, civil rights and education for all.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Black Heritage Walks Network

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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