About this Event
Please join us for a free lunchtime talk at the Guildhall Library to discover the life and legacy of wartime veteran George Arthur Roberts by his great granddaughter Dr Samantha Harding. His achievements include serving in both WW1 and WW2; and being a founder member of both the British Legion (1919) and the League of Coloured Peoples (1931). He was featured in ancestry.com and later the Royal Mail stamp to commemorate his work as a firefighter during the Blitz.
Introduction by Tapestry of Black Britons founder, Paula Ogun Hector, who has included his portrait in a World War II Commemoration woven tapestry and a free inclusive WW2 resource for all schools. The artwork for this tapestry is also on display. To access the lesson plan: https://www.tapestryofblackbritons.com/schools-resources
Event venue & nearby stays
Guildhall Library, Albermanbury, London, United Kingdom
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