Thomas Paine: Life, Liberty and Legacy

Talks by Dr Sam Edwards and Leanne O'Boyle on Thetford-born Founding Father Thomas Paine, marking 250 years of American independence.

Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, the American Library and Thetford Library present talks on Thetford-born writer and Founding Father Thomas Paine (1737–1809), whose radical pamphlets helped ignite the American Revolution. Dr Sam Edwards and Paine scholar Leanne O'Boyle explore his philosophies and historical legacy. The event lasts two hours and takes place in person at Thetford Library.