London Socialist Historians Group
February 2020
Contact Dr Keith Flett 07803 167266
Historians hold seminar on why black history matters. Martin Hoyles on Victorian actor & activist Ira Aldridge
The London Socialist Historians Group will hear from Martin Hoyles on his new book covering the life and work of black Victorian actor Ira Aldridge.
Aldridge performed many leading Shakespearean roles in theatres across Europe until his death in 1867
Martin Hoyles will look not only as his acting career but also at his work as an anti-slavery campaigner and black political activist
LSHG Organiser Dr Keith Flett said, the wider issue posed by the seminar is whether the history of black people in Britain matters. We think it does, but if it matters, it must be researched and discussed. Moreover that needs to be done in places like the Institute of Historical Research which is the centre of UK research history. To its credit the IHR does fully recognise and support that.
Details
Monday 17th February 5.30pm, Room 304 Institute of Historical Research, Malet St, London WC1.
Free, open to all without ticket
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