The Keskidee
(1971-1992)

place and arts and cultural centre for the Black community

Closed aged c. 21

The Keskidee Centre, or Keskidee Arts Centre, was Britain's first arts centre for the black community, founded in 1971. Located at Gifford Street in Islington, near King's Cross in London, it was a project initiated by Guyanese architect and cultural activist Oscar Abrams (1937–1996) to provide under one roof self-help and cultural activities for the local West Indian community. Its purpose-built facilities included a library, gallery, studios, theatre and restaurant. The Keskidee became a hub for African and Afro-Caribbean politics and arts, and for years was the only place in London that produced black theatre, developing its own vibrant drama company and attracting both a black and white audience.

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The Keskidee 1971-1992 Britain's first arts and cultural centre for the Black community established here

Christ Apostolic Church, Gifford Street, N1, London, United Kingdom where it sited