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In conversation with the Author: Prof Laura Serrant OBE
Stories from my Mother's house: A Nottingham Girlhood in 1970s

Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham
Thursday 9th May 2024
Doors: 6:30pm
Begins: 7:00pm
End: 8:30pm
No age restriction

Join us for an unforgettable evening immersed in the captivating narratives of Professor Laura Serrant OBE's latest book, "Stories from My Mother's House."


Her book focusses on living and growing up in Nottingham during the 1970s to 1980s on the ‘New’ council estates following the ‘slum clearance’ from the Meadows.


This event promises an enriching experience where stories come to life and connections are made.


 


Professor Laura Serrant OBE is a Nottingham born, multiple award-winning Globally distinguished academic, healthcare leader, and advocate for social justice. 


 

Author of over 100 articles, including edited books, she is one of the BBC Expert women and was named as the 8th

most influential Black person in Britain by the Powerlist 2018 and has featured in the top 100 in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

In 2018 in recognition of her exceptional contributions, Professor Serrant was honoured with the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) distinction for services to Nursing and Health Policy.

 

This is her first 'NON-Academic' book.

 

The book features her seminal poem ‘You Called...And We Came’ which stands as the inscription on the National Windrush Monument in Waterloo Station, London.


 
General Admission

£5.50 inc. booking fee

£5.00 face value

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Venue Details

Nottingham Central Library is located within the Broadmarsh Development, with entry located on Carrington Street.

Onsite café, food and drink available
Unisex & accessible toilets - Changing Places Room available within our complex
Baby changing facilities & buggy parking
Ramp access to building
Lift access to floors
Onsite Security Team - First-aid trained

5 minute walk from Nottingham Train Station & Tram Stop
Easily accessible from City Centre


Address

Carrington Street
Nottingham
UK
NG1 7FF

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