A minor diversion from Wanstead, to Greenwich. One of the undisputed stars of last year’s Wanstead Fringe, Paterson Joseph, has celebrated the opening of a cafe there honouring Ignatius Sancho.
⭐️A day to remember. Ignatius Sancho Café by Benugo in Greenwich Park opened by some geezer this morning. Thank you to everyone at The Royal Parks for making this happen. Delicious day in every way.⭐️#royalparks #Greenwich #IgnatiusSancho #BritishHistory #BlackHistory pic.twitter.com/XNVRdBoOrm
— Paterson Joseph (@ignatius_sancho) March 23, 2024
Sancho was the subject of Paterson’s talk and impromptu channelling which he staged at the Fringe (and which few who saw it will forget). Sancho was the son of slaves, an orphan who rose to the heights of 1700s English society and became the first black person to vote in a British election. It was some tale and we’re delighted that Paterson’s efforts to have Sancho recognised have borne fruit.