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The Lustleigh Society presents…. “An Exeter Man in Algiers: Joseph Pitts (1662-1739)”
April 27, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Lustleigh Society – Wednesday 27th April 2022
“An Exeter Man in Algiers: Joseph Pitts (1662-1739)”
Speaker – Paul Auchterlonie
Paul Auchterlonie’s book “Encountering Islam” is the fascinating story of one Englishman’s experience of life within a Muslim society. Sold as a slave, captured by Algerian pirates, Joseph Pitts then undertook a pilgrimage becoming the first Englishman to visit Mecca.
Meetings take place in Lustleigh Village Hall – 7.15 for 7.30pm.
Please join us for a social glass of wine before the presentation.
Non-member’s welcome.
Contact Lynn on 07852
