New Tooting Black History Month Cycle Trail Launches

A new cycle trail inspired by the events of the Black Lives Matter movement last summer has launched in Tooting.

Tooting Common previously saw multiple gatherings attended by thousands of people.

Geoff Simmons, creator of volunteer organisation Summerstown182, said:

"As statues came down around the country, we looked at the big houses, the expansive gardens and the generous benefactors in a new light.

"It explains a little bit about how we are as a country today."

The cycle trail begins and ends in Tooting Common - taking a route around the district with 24 historic stops.

Stops include St George's Hospital, Lambeth Cemetery, Furzedown Lodge and more.

What is Summerstown182?

Summerstown182 aims to promote lesser known local history in an engaging and creative way.

Sadiq Khan awarded the organisation the 'Community Hero' award in 2016 and they have since been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The organisation has started a funding page to raise money for a commemorative plaque on the site of an old recording studio, celebrating the forgotten musical heritage of Tooting.

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