In southwest London, there is an area that plays an outsized role in British history. Today, if you walk through Clapham, you will be greeted by formerly grand black and white manor houses, now playing home to the likes of popular coffee chains. So why are we in the verdant, growing suburb of Clapham today? To examine the congregation of a particular site of religious worship, the Holy Trinity Church.

Featuring Dr. Katie Donnington, senior lecturer in Black Caribbean and African history at the Open University.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices