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“From Slave Trade to Parliament” – A Marlborough History Society talk by Nick Baxter
20 April 2023 @ 7:30 pm
How James Townsend, of Black African Heritage became MP for West Looe, controversial Lord Mayor of London, and MP for Calne. Townsend led a remarkable life and had significant Wiltshire connections.
At St Peter’s Church
Guests are very welcome, £5 entry
(Covid safe provisions are in place)
The Marlborough History Society supports local history projects and presents talks by respected speakers on the third Thursday of every month (with the exception of June, July, August and December) at 7:30 p.m. at St Peter’s Church. We also organise occasional outings.