Ignatius Sancho: from Slave Ship to Westminster  

Speaker: Chris Harrison  

Among many prominent black 18th century British citizens, Ignatius Sancho is distinguished for the breadth of his interests & the range of his social contacts. A writer, composer & owner of a small business, he was acquainted with many important figures of his time, including Laurence Sterne, David Garrick, Joseph Nollekens & the Montagu family. He is one of the first black Britons to have voted in a general election – a considerable achievement for someone thought to have been born on a slave ship crossing the Atlantic. Chris Harrison, musician & educator, has done much to raise awareness of Sancho’s life & work & will tell the story of how Sancho made this remarkable journey, illustrated by a live performance by members of the Hackney Community Orchestra (of which Chris is musical director) of some of Sancho’s music.
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Free entry
Donations/Raffle/Voluntary Membership £5pa
7.30pm Buffet (please bring an item if you can: vegetarian or vegan only)
No entry before 7.30pm please (unless specified)
8.00pm Talk and discussion till about 10pm
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About the News From Nowhere Club
“Fellowship is life and the lack of fellowship is death.”   William Morris
Founded in 1996, the club challenges the commercialisation, isolation and privatisation of modern life. We meet monthly on Saturday evenings.