Black Cultural Archives

The Black Cultural Archives is an archive and heritage center housed in a historic Georgian building in Brixton that documents the experiences of people with African and Caribbean roots in Britain. The building contains photographs, letters, personal items, and organizational records spanning several decades.

It was established in 1981 to document and preserve the stories of Black communities across Britain. The institution later relocated to a listed building at Windrush Square in its current form.

The center documents how Black Britons built their lives and communities across generations through its collections of personal items and documents. Visitors can see photographs and records that show the everyday experiences and achievements of these communities.

The center is open to visitors on specific days of the week with varying hours depending on the day. It is useful to check opening times in advance to plan your visit accordingly.

The building itself was once a gathering place for Black communities before becoming an archive. The move to Windrush Square was meaningful because this location is named after the ship that brought early Caribbean migrants to Britain in the 1940s.

Location: London Borough of Lambeth

Founders: Len Garrison

Address: Black Cultural Archives Heritage Centre 1 Windrush Square, Saltoun Road, London SW2 1EF

Phone: +442037578500

Email: archives@bcaheritage.org.uk

Website: http://bcaheritage.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.46050,-0.11459

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27