His family managed to keep his Muslim identity a secret , for nearly a century.

Robert ‘Reschid’ Stanley’s life and times are brought into the light for the first time. This is thanks to the painstaking family history research of his own descendants. Also, through the words of his great x3 granddaughter, Christina Longden.

Signed books can be bought on the day.

19 November 2019 – 14:00 to 15:30 at the Central Library, tickets are Free.

For tickets, visit: Calderdale Libraries Ticketsource .