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£10 £10The legacy of a woman who changed the course of British politics.
This event takes place in the British Library and will be simultaneously live streamed on the British Library platform. Tickets may be booked either to attend in person, or to watch on our platform (online) either live or within 48 hours on catch up. In-person ticket bookers will also be sent a bonus link to the online event. Viewing links will be sent out shortly before the event.
The online version of this event will be live captioned.
The late Shirley Williams MP played a key role in the introduction of comprehensive schools, price tags, and Ukraine’s national constitution. Beyond her role as a ‘Gang of four Rebel’ she was also a distinguished scholar and an advocate for European unity. To celebrate the arrival of her archive into the BL collections and to explore her extraordinary life and legacy, this event brings together people closely connected to her life and work.
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2023-09-25 2023-09-25 Europe/London Shirley Williams: A Life in Politics The legacy of a woman who changed the course of British politics. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2023/09/25/shirley-williams-a-life-in-politics-354383 British Library,96 Euston Road, London,London,LondonLocation
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