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For I put together a series of images of important figures from black history that have a connection to and You can read detailed information about two of these on :

https://t.co/dMKKY9ZGmV

https://t.co/blkSDTxX2o

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2020-10-30

For our series we celebrate (1931-2020), a resident, whose life was as colourful as his paintings.

A great painter living in plain sight, his work was overlooked in Britain. Let's change that.

👉https://t.co/beIG0cGt2C

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2020-10-28

Today we celebrate Mary Phillip, the first Black woman to captain England.



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2020-10-27

We are showcasing Black authors and Black experience in our booklist for teenagers.
https://t.co/L81OjE6bUm
Find some inspiration for your next read in these great titles. Search for them in our catalogue for more details - https://t.co/dqUXNtDYi7

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2020-10-26

G.O.A.T!!!!🇬🇧🇬🇩
Young, gifted and black✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
History Maker!

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2020-10-26

This discover The Mega Magic series from and - celebrating diversity and being yourself!

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2020-10-24

Happy Spooky Friyay! Here's what we've got planned for you https://t.co/pG4zc7JOFY

9.45am: Bookbug Live Reminder
12pm: Booklist from The Book Trust;
2pm: Spooky Story with Ailsa
2.30pm: Creepy Craft with Ailsa
4pm: Book Vs Adaptation: Worst Witch

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2020-10-23

Today's is celebrating black sitters for we'd like to share Tom Wood's portrait of heavyweight boxer Frank Bruno from the collection of .

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2020-10-23

On 23/10/20 from 6-7.30pm in association with presents: An Evening Making Heroes. This is an online art workshop for using drawing & collage techniques. Book your place via https://t.co/6yBC4lk3of

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2020-10-22

"The three words I would use to describe Muhammad Ali are Courageous, Resilient and Inspirational."

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2020-10-22

Georgian Black pugilists Bill Richmond & Tom Molineaux fought boxing matches in Surrey, including on 23 Jan 1804, when Wimbledon Common witnessed a tumultuous bare-knuckle boxing tournament. Follow a blow-by-blow account of the action https://t.co/o5t5xJtvSj

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2020-10-22

One of the best picture books to read aloud together in this week's Children's Book Recommendation!

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2020-10-22

On 23/10/20 from 6-7.30pm in association with presents: An Evening Making Heroes. This is an online art workshop for using drawing & collage techniques. Book your place via https://t.co/vvPCwUPea9

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2020-10-21

Dumas became France’s first black general in 1793. This period of the Rev Wars was marked by political extremism & atrocities. Yet Dumas won a reputation as a humane commander: he once took down & burnt a guillotine, claiming his men were short of firewood. 1/5

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2020-10-21

Another amazing artist in the spotlight today...Becki Kremer! Becki discusses what inspires her work, talks about Tignon law and the art and history of head wrapping. https://t.co/hoe1CtfT90

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2020-10-20

As part of I've put together a series of graphics featuring important figures from black history, do you know how each of them is connected to



Find links to the answers below 👇

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2020-10-19

The second in our series of blog posts explores the extraordinary lives of Eliza, Anne and Helen Edmonstone - from Guiana to Wakefield via Scotland and Belgium. https://t.co/BorD7aljW4

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2020-10-19