Sufiya Ahmed
SUNDAY 14th MAY
14:00-14:45
MAIN HALL
HISTORICAL HEROINES
In Sufiya Ahmed’s captivating and interactive presentation she will talk about her latest books Rosie Raja: Churchill’s Spy, Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan and Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Ahmed will introduce you to Winston Churchill and Noor’s secret spy mission to defeat the enemy in WW2, as well as Princess Sophia’s inspirational role in the Suffragette movement. There will be dressing up with props and plenty of time for questions!
Find out more: https://mbalit.co.uk/client/sufiya-ahmed/
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