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We Were There
The Untold Black British Stories That Shaped Our Country
Book • 2025
In this book, Lanre Bakare delves into the often-overlooked aspects of Black British life outside of London.
He investigates various moments and artefacts that shape the identity and experiences of Black Britons, offering a confronting yet joyful exploration of what it means to be Black and British.
He investigates various moments and artefacts that shape the identity and experiences of Black Britons, offering a confronting yet joyful exploration of what it means to be Black and British.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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as the author of "We Were There", exploring Black British culture and resistance.

Tom Sutcliffe

History: private, personal and political
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as his debut novel, exploring Black British culture in the Thatcher era.

Lanre Bakare

Culture 2025: what to watch, read and listen to this year
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as a book he wrote about Black British history outside of London.

Lanre Bakare

Uncovering Black British history beyond London