An evening to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of David Livingstone.

Join Colonel John Blashford-Snell as he gives an in-depth illustrated lecture during which time he will endeavour to reveal who the real Livingstone was, his achievements, his failures and his legacy today. He will be recounting some of the rich stories from the doctor's adventures in Africa, from his many encounters with lions and his discovery of Mosi-oa-Tunya ("the smoke that thunders") which he renamed Victoria Falls, to the fascinating account of how his body was returned from East Africa to London. An illustrated lecture to celebrate the 200th anniversary of one of the most popular national heroes of the late 19th century, Dr David Livingstone.

Born on the 19th March 1813, this explorer, writer, missionary, medic and anti-slavery campaigner rose from humble beginnings in a Lanarkshire tenement to become celebrated as ‘Africa's first freedom fighter’. His work gave him almost mythical status as a wonderful example of a rags to riches success story and even today his influence is seen and felt across swathes of Africa.