Readings famous Black History Mural. The Reading Central Club mural is a distinctive 36 metre long depiction illustrating local aspects of Black History with global icons like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Bob Marley. Opened by Reading Borough Council as Central Reading Youth Provision in 1978 the popular Central Club became the heart of Reading's Black community. The venue attracted a wider audience at weekend reggae events featuring top artists including Freddie McGregor, Sugar Minott, Marcia Griffiths, Beres Hammond and the Twinkle Brothers. Sound system DJs Coxsone, Mikey Dread and Jah Shaka played regularly at the Reading based venue. The venue has since been sold and various campaigns have been fought to keep the iconic mural as part of readings diverse history.

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Daily life, Reading, Berkshire, UK - 26 Feb 2022

JAMAICAN EXPO OLYMPIA, LONDON, BRITAIN - 1997

VARIOUS AT 'CAPITAL RADIO SUNSPLASH', CLAPHAM COMMON, LONDON, BRITAIN - 1987

'The Tube' - The Taxi Tour - Freddie McGregor

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