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The Extraordinary Life of Charles Ignatius Sancho, with Paterson Joseph

£5–11

Join acclaimed British actor Paterson Joseph for a compelling conversation as he draws from his highly-anticipated debut novel, telling the extraordinary story of 18th-century writer, abolitionist and composer Charles Ignatius Sancho. Charles’s story began with his birth on board a slave ship in c.1729, before being orphaned and sold into slavery.

Taking place online with the Living Knowledge Network, a UK-wide partnership between national and public libraries, of which Sheffield Libraries is a member. The event will be live streamed online, and will be available to watch within 48 hours on catch-up.

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