Liverpool museum celebrates ‘inspirational black scousers’

“Dick Benson was not just a carter; he trained others how to be a carter.

“He was the go-to-guy to learn their trade,” adding he mentored many young carters during his long career.

“He faced challenges [and] discrimination as a member of the black community but he was respected and loved by many because he taught them the ways of the cart.”

James Clarke, the first black man to have a street named after him in Liverpool, is also part of the tour.

He was a strong swimmer and best remembered for saving lives, Mr Kerfoot said.

He was born in Guyana and arrived as a ship stowaway in Liverpool aged 14 and later adopted by a family on Scotland Road.

He rescued a number of children who got into difficulties swimming in the Leeds to Liverpool Canal and received several medals for his bravery. He also taught children to swim.

Derry Wilkie, singer of Derry and the Seniors which became the first Liverpool beat group to record an LP, is among those honoured from music as well as The Real Thing who were the first all-black British band to have a UK number one single.

Tours take place at 11:00 and 13:30 BST on 10, 16, 17 and 23 October.