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The story of Mary Smart Talk
The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BQ
Thursday 10 April
2 - 3.30pm£5 (£4 Berks FHS members)
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The story of Mary Smart Talk
From the White Man’s Grave to Cemetery Junction: the story of Mary Smart
Mary Smart was just 17 years old when she died in 1849 to become one of the earliest people buried at Reading’s London Road Cemetery. Who was this ‘pious African girl’, and why was she in Reading? Richard Stowell has unearthed the fascinating story of Mary’s brief life, the time she spent in England, and the family she left behind in West Africa.
After the talk, tea/coffee and cake will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Image – Reading London Road Cemetery – the area of the cemetery where Mary is buried.
Mary Smart was just 17 years old when she died in 1849 to become one of the earliest people buried at Reading’s London Road Cemetery. Who was this ‘pious African girl’, and why was she in Reading? Richard Stowell has unearthed the fascinating story of Mary’s brief life, the time she spent in England, and the family she left behind in West Africa.
After the talk, tea/coffee and cake will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Image – Reading London Road Cemetery – the area of the cemetery where Mary is buried.
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