# Event Details - **Event Name**: Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: In advance of the blue plaque in Trafalgar Square, a film/talk on Bill and Tom and the real history in TV hits like Bridgerton,1000 BlowsAbout this EventThis event is organised by Black History Walks as part of 60 years since 1965 the first ever Race Relations Act, and 20 years of the African Odysseys film series200 years ago African-Americans, Bill Richmond and Tom Molineaux were amongst the highest profile boxers in Britain.In 1810 Bill (New York), having fought his way into wealth and high society, owned a pub on the site of the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square. As a Black business and property owner, he trained people like Lord Byron and his fellow boxer Tom Molineuax (Virginia). Watch video HEREBill and Tom took on the might of the British establishment, long before slavery was abolished, when they organised a fight for the British bare knuckle boxing championship with white sailor Tom Cribb in 1810 HEREITV news covered the story on 5th January 2026 HEREBoth men made a massive impact on boxing history and books have been written about their exploits and legacy. Professor David Olusoga recognised Bill in his 2016 BBC TV show Black and British a Forgotten History. They are referenced in Netflix' Bridgerton and Disney Plus 'A Thousand Blows'. Bill and Tom have featured on our Black History Walks in Trafalgar Square/Theatreland, bus and river tours for 20 years but there is no physical memorial about the legendary venue.After over a decade of detective work, lobbying and negotiating we have now got permission to install a historic blue plaque on the side of the National Gallery to honour both these remarkable men for the first time in two centuries.At this special one-off event of film clips/talks and Q&A we will hear from five experts:Luke G Williams author of Richmond Unchained the first and only book on Bill Richmond's life (copies on sale on the day)S.I Martin historian and author of seven books on history including Incomparable World about African Americans in 19th century LondonRoberto Nigro (UCL) historian of pugilism, masculinities and nationalismSarah Elizabeth Cox writer, grapplingwithhistory.com, and historical adviser on the TV show One Thousand BlowsTony Warner organiser of the fundraiser for the blue plaque to be placed on the National galleryPlus audience Q&A and separating fact from fiction in Bridgerton and 1000 blowsBlack History Walks having raised funds for ten plaques so far HERE , the most recent being to James Baldwin HEREBHW is raising money to fund the cost of a Nubian Jak Blue plaque, and any donation will make a difference.Donate hereThanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which will make a massive impact on the lack of Black historical representation this central London area.Black History Steam train tourBlack History Bus Tour/ River CruiseAfeni Shakur and the trail of the Panther 216 African Leaders removed by the FrenchHackney, Mayfair, St Paul'/Bank, Theatreland and Soho Black History WalksAfrican Odysseys, Racism in Academia and @BFI SouthbankFearless Windrush Women Speak outIsmahil Blagrove season of films and booksFrantz Fanon weekender60 years of Black British Civil Rights, racism @BFI with Professor Gus JohnKung Fu and anti-racist street fighters with Professor Lez HenryWorld Wars and Black soldiers. African Odysseys @BFI with Professor Patrick VernonFinancial slavery? The CFA in AfricaSign petition to save African Odysseys and Black film history at BFI Southbank HEREAbout African OdysseysThe volunteer-run, African Odysseys film programme screened monthly, popular, anti-racist, Black history films with Q&A's for 17 years at the BFI. It regularly filled the Southbank 450 seater at 2pm on Saturdays when cinemas are typically 'dead'.The British Film Institute ignored a 17,500 strong petition to keep it HERE .Refused to answer 8 simple questions. Then cancelled the programme so they could 'cut costs and promote diversity' HERE https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8730cfc0-f79b-11f0-ac63-75911b46e902-rimg-w681-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2WhsNMloqY&t=10s - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/champion-black-boxers-and-businessmen-in-1800s-london/100001980312110832 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, sports, nonprofit, art, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lecture Theatre B304, Basement, Cruciform Building, - **lat**: 51.52455920000001 - **long**: -0.1340400999999929 - **full address**: Lecture Theatre B304, Basement, Cruciform Building,, University College London, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e5086bc3eb812b283f659db0139a2696251fe4ccfabf26e63a2635dd354abebf-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc5b6aa-gmir.jpg?v=1769090806 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London being held? - **A:** Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Lecture Theatre B304, Basement, Cruciform Building,, University College London, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London? - **A:** Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London is organized by Black History Walks. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e5086bc3eb812b283f659db0139a2696251fe4ccfabf26e63a2635dd354abebf-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc5b6aa-gmir.jpg?v=1769090806", "startDate": "2026-04-15T18:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-15T20:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/champion-black-boxers-and-businessmen-in-1800s-london/100001980312110832", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Lecture Theatre B304, Basement, Cruciform Building,", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "University College London", "postalCode": "WC1E 6BT", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.52455920000001", "longitude": "-0.1340400999999929" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "In advance of the blue plaque in Trafalgar Square, a film/talk on Bill and Tom and the real history in TV hits like Bridgerton,1000 Blows", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-22", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-15T20:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-22", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/champion-black-boxers-and-businessmen-in-1800s-london/100001980312110832" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-22", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/champion-black-boxers-and-businessmen-in-1800s-london/100001980312110832", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Black History Walks", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/black-history-walks/22530558", "description": "Black History Walks offers guidedWalking Tours of Londonto include its African history which goes back 3500 years. 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