Meet Allan Wilmot, a Caribbean author who celebrated his 90th birthday in August and who has lived in Lambeth for nearly 60 years. Allan will be in conversation with Mr Arthur Torrington and will give an illustrated talk on his new book, Now You Know about his service for Britain in World War II and his unique career as an entertainer in the 1950s and 1960s. This event is organised in association with The Friends of Durning Library, refreshments will be available for a £2 donation.
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