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The Making of a Marvellous Mind – Jon King Book Launch

Wednesday 18th January - Wednesday 18th January
18:30 - 20:30
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

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Wed 18 January 2023 The Making of a Marvellous Mind - Jon King Book Launch

By Jon King Book Signing & Launch

Join us for an evening with Jon King to celebrate the launch of his new book about Charles Darwin’s childhood in Shrewsbury, “The Making of a Marvellous Mind”

Jon will deliver a short speech to introduce his book before offering signings of copies which are on sale at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. You will have the opportunity to talk to Jon and learn more about the fascinating life of one of Shropshire’s most celebrated sons.

Refreshments will be available.

Tickets cost £3.50 each, to book please visit:

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