29th July, 7.30pm - Horatio Clare, We Came By Sea

Backstory, 71 Balham High Rd, SW12 9AP

Join us at Backstory to welcome writer and journalist Horatio Clare to discuss his latest book. We Came By Sea examines the refugee crisis through the stories of the British people at the forefront. It is a hopeful picture of Britain, one that celebrates humanity and looks toward a better future.

We're donating all ticket sales from the night to Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees.

About the book:

We Came by Sea is an untold story of the small boats crisis, a story which shows the best of us. It is the story of the volunteers who help thousands of refugees in Calais, of the lifeboat crews mounting one of the great search and rescue operations of all time, of an unrecognised, uncelebrated, all but unknown Britain which is giving its all to help the vulnerable and desperate. It is a journey through an unexamined nation, a nation which is as truly great and good as the people in the dinghies believe Britain to be.
 
It is not the story we have been told, and it is a true story.

Tickets Available:

Ticket only - £15 (This ticket does not include a copy of the book. You can decide to buy a copy on the night, but this will be charged in addition, at the full price of the book.)

Ticket & book  (RRP £20) - £28 (To collect on the night or in advance.)