Related Resources

Bernie Grant obituary published in The Guardian

BBC report detailing of Bernie Grant's life in Parliament

Access to Archives (A2A Database) The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held throughout England and dating from the 900s to the present day. By June 2004, it will include the catalogue to the archives of Bernie Grant.

The Black Presence In Britain – Lots of downloads, extensive resources and links page, interactive forum – all about black British history.

Future Histories – Black Performance and Carnival Archive [catalogue available on National Archives A2A database: http://www.a2a.pro.gov.uk/].

Middlesex University Website – The archives of the Runnymede Collection (history of British race relations) and Future Histories (Black Performance and Carnival archive) are related collections that are held at Middlesex University, Cat Hill campus. Access is by appointment only.

Black British History – Daily updated current news section, integrated search engine, emphasis on a community atmosphere with documentation on the history of black people in Britain.

Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA) – The aim of the Association is to foster research and to disseminate information on the history of Black peoples in Britain. Website includes key events and activities as well as links to newsletters containing historical research articles.

Multi cultural/international visual art – Designed to bring the work of artists from culturally diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public. Extensive library section, and visual arts archive.

A news and information resource page relating to race and refugee issues in the UK and Europe. Current affairs page, history page is a must to visit, also acts as a gateway to other pages.

BLINK – Black Information Link – The 1990 Trust's independent Community Interactive site for black communities.

Parliamentary Archives

Labour History Archive and Study Centre

Opening times Mon-Fri 1100-1730 Sat 1200-1600 Closed Sundays; Bank Holidays; Between 22 December 2001 and 3 January 2002 Aims to provide a platform for a new and fresh visual art language that represents the cultural diversity of British society and give the opportunity for an analysis and appreciation of this work through interpretation and education The Museum of Immigration and Diversity 19 Princelet Street London E1 6QH England Contact details General information (Tel) : 020 7247 5352 General information (Fax) : 020 7375 1490 E-mail :

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Opening times Ring for details. A genuinely innovative celebration of immigration housed in a magical Grade II listed building Museum of London London Wall London EC2Y 5HN England Contact details Phone: 020 7600 3699 44 0870 444 3852 (local call rates) Fax: 020 7600 1058 44 0870 444 3853 (local call rates) Recorded information line: 0870 444 3851 Email:

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The National Archives/Public Record Office Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 4DU Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444 fax: 020 8392 5286 minicom: 020 8392 9198 Moving Here Project The National Archives Kew, Richmond Surrey. TW9 4DU Email:

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Moving Here is the biggest database of digitised photographs, maps, objects, documents and audio items from 30 local and national archives, museums and libraries which record migration experiences of the last 200 years. The British Museum The Sainsbury African Galleries The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG The Sainsbury African Galleries provides a substantial and permanent exhibition space for one of the finest collections of African art and artifacts in the world. National Maritime Museum Greenwich London SE10 9NF Telephone: 020 8858 4422 Recorded Information Line:020 8312 6565 Website:

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Haringey's museum of local history, in the setting of Bruce Castle Park Grange Museum of Community History Neasden Roundabout Neasden Lane London NW10 1QB Contact details Tel: 020 8452 8311 Fax:020 8208 4233 Email:

Opening times Monday-Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday closed The Grange Museum records the history of the local community in Brent and is situated as an oasis of calm in the centre of Neasden roundabout. The Horniman Museum 100 London Road, Forest Hill London SE23 3PQ Tel: 020 8699 1872 Entrance to the Museum & Gardens is free. Admission charge applies to major temporary exhibitions. Opening times Daily, 10.30am – 5.30pm The Horniman, through its collections and related exhibitions and events, seeks to encourage a wider appreciation of the world, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments. Featuring African Worlds, the first permanent exhibition in Britain dedicated to African art and culture. African Worlds celebrates the continent's diversity, history and creativity.