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Find out about all the people taking part in the London Unseen season. Each individual is dedicated to sharing and keeping safe London’s rich and many layered histories.

Sikh History and Heritage in South East England and Europe.

Headshot of Rav Singh

A tour of London Docklands: taking in Kashmir, Lascar and Empire.

Headshot of Asif Shakoor

ASACH educates, inspires and celebrates Sikh art and cultural heritage.

Jasleen Kandhari face wearing sunglasses

A tour company that guides you around the Black History of London.

Headshot of Avril Nanton

Investigating the diversity of practice of British South-Asian visual artists, academics, and curators.

Tailor cutting fabric

Chinese Arts Now commissions, produces and presents high-quality art that reflects diasporic voices in modern times.

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Researching the recovery of African American oratorical, literary and visual testimony in Britain.

Hannah Rose Murray presenting

ECH uses digital storytelling and the creative arts to engage communities in oral history and heritage.

Headshot of Eastside Community Heritage guide

A long-term project to create a central archive of Muslim lives, arts, education and cultures from across the UK.

Headshot of Sadiya Ahmed

Storytelling with neighbourhoods in East London.

Half naked person holding newspaper in their hands

A community historian based in South West London : guided walks and talks, working with schools and putting up plaques.

Geoff Simmons performing on stage

Co-founder and director of Syrup Design Studio and magazine.

Two women presenting exhibition

Britain’s first professionally qualified Muslim tour guide, specialising in Halal travel & Muslim heritage of Britain.

Abdull Maalik Tailor talking to people during tour

Creative consultancy specialising in contested heritage and decolonising spaces.

History Speak guide explaining during tour

Showcasing history, heritage and culture of The Krios, and its unique link to Britain.

Headshot of Lyamide Thomas

Co-author of Black London: a journey through Black history of the city, one area at a time!

Headshot of Jody Burton

Museum of Slavery & Freedom London

Painting of British Royal Fleet

NDACA is the heritage story of the Disability Arts Movement.

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New Earth Theatre is a national touring theatre company working with British East and South-East Asian artists.

New Earth Theatre CDPR painting in landscape version

Pascal Theatre Company is a London-based touring theatre and community company telling exciting and edgy stories.

A young woman whispers in anothers ear

Queer Tours shine a light on London’s rich LGBTQI history through creative and life-affirming interactive tours.

People at Gay Liberation protest event

Author, certified City of London Tour Guide and specialist in the Jewish history of the City of London and Whitechapel.

Sam Jacobs delivering a tour

A community interest company delivering tours, trails and events celebrating the rich history and heritage of London.

Person doing yoga in a park

The Royal Hospital is a unique blend of national heritage, royal patronage and military tradition, forged over 330 years

RCH guided tour at historical palace

The Space To Come curates and produces imaginative experiences that centre art, conversation, feeling and care.

Graphic abstract image by Black Mary

A company that draws on creative use of Sound, Digital Technology, Immersive Installation, Site-Specifics & Concept...

Thor McIntyre-Birnie, Artistic Director of Aswarm

BHW explores thousands of years of London's African/Caribbean history via guided walks, bus tours, river cruises, talks.

Tony Warner during a walking tour

Walking tours and experiences curated and led by people with experience of homelessness.

Couple chatting alongside River Thames

Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been a prestigious burial ground for London's Jewish community since 1873.

Willesden Cemetery entrance

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