TALK Thomas Fowell Buxton, Anna Gurney and the two Nelsons

The story of Norfolk and South Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries Speaker: Alison Dow

Following on from her talks, Thomas Fowell Buxton and the Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, and the Norfolk Women of Abolition, Alison Dow will explore the connections between Norfolk and South Africa in the 18th 19th Centuries. Starting with the fight for freedom for enslaved Africans which took up many years of Thomas Fowell Buxton's life, she will uncover another struggle for freedom he supported - this time played out in the Southern tip of Africa. Alison will also talk about the little known but fascinating historical connections with Norfolk and South Africa.

Dr Alison Dow, formerly a GP in Mile Cross, Norwich, and now a public historian, was born and brought up in Northern Rhodesian and has a special interest in colonial and African history, and is happy to play her part by researching the life of local historical figures whose role in history has been much overlooked.