'Who is John Blanke?' is a stunning book that shines a light on Henry VIII's Trumpeter #JohnBlanke - the 1st Black Briton that we know of to be visually represented in British artwork, in the Westminster Scroll of 1511.
Featuring contributions from many creatives inc. me
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Was lovely meeting up with @michaelohajuru.bsky.social on Saturday, as well as attending The Black Literary Festival in Hammersmith.
Was also great meeting newsreader Clive Myrie, who bought a copy of 'Who Is John Blanke?' 👌🏼😊
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Today's marginal #musicians are a selection of #trumpeters from Zeghere van Male's #chansonnier, c1542
Ca Ms 125-128.
www.diamm.ac.uk/sources/1669/

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'Who is John Blanke?' is out on 24th April 2025.

#JohnBlanke was a talented Black Trumpeter in Henry VIII's royal court and this book is a celebration his life in Tudor England.

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John Blanke a Tudor Herald.

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'Who is John Blanke?' really is a unique, stunning & interesting book - you'll love it!
It's published by Canbury Press and you can order it from their website, or from any bookshop (indies or chains).
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