Ignatius Sancho Coaster - "Notes of Liberty, Words of Change"

Celebrate one of 18th-century Britain's most remarkable voices. Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780) was a composer, writer, shopkeeper and abolitionist - the first Black Briton known to have voted in a British election. Born on a slave ship crossing the Atlantic, Sancho became a man of letters whose published correspondence challenged the institution of slavery and whose life demonstrated the possibilities of freedom and education.

Sancho's story connects to the longer history of Black presence in Britain that Hidden Tudors Tours explores. His shop stood in Westminster, not far from where John Blanke played trumpet at Henry VIII's court over two centuries earlier. His writings engaged with questions of liberty, humanity and belonging that resonate across British history. "Notes of Liberty, Words of Change" reflects his dual talents as composer and writer, both of which he used to advocate for human dignity.

Features:

• Cork backing protects surfaces

• Heat-resistant glossy finish

• 9cm x 9cm

• Portrait-style illustration

An inspiring choice for anyone interested in Black British history, the abolition movement, Georgian London or the long tradition of Black intellectual achievement in Britain. Sancho's letters were published posthumously in 1782 and remain in print today. Every purchase supports Hidden Tudors Tours' heritage education work.