Marcus Garvey Centre, Community center in Lenton, England
The Marcus Garvey Centre occupies a listed building on Lenton Boulevard in Nottingham with an exterior frieze showing cherubs constructing bicycles. Inside, the venue can hold up to 800 people and contains multiple spaces designed for events and gatherings.
The building was designed in 1931 by architect Thomas Cecil Howitt and initially served as the headquarters for the Raleigh Bicycle Company. It was transformed and renamed in 1981 to serve its current community purpose.
The venue serves as a gathering place for the African Caribbean community, offering spaces for performances, celebrations, and social meetings throughout the year.
The centre is open regularly and available for event bookings. Visitors should check ahead of time, as certain areas may not be publicly accessible depending on scheduled activities.
At the top of the stage in the ballroom sits an original "R" symbol from the Raleigh Bicycle era. This detail reveals how traces of the building's industrial past remain visible to visitors today.
GPS coordinates: 52.95310,-1.17639
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24
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