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Samuel Leech
Samuel Leech (1798–1848) was a young sailor in the Royal Navy and the United States Navy during the War of 1812. He became notable as one of very few who wrote an account of his experiences, titled, in the manner of the time, "Thirty Years from Home, or a Voice from the Main Deck; Being the Experience of Samuel Leech, Who Was Six Years in the British and American Navies: Was Captured in the British Frigate "Macedonian": Afterwards Entered the American Navy,
. He delivered a key note speech to guests and dignitaries in attendance.
15 Jan 2015: launch of Britain's first ever Muslim archives in a joint project with The National Archives, with guests Jeff James, CEO of The National Archives, Simon Hughes and Sadiq Khan.
30 Sep 2015: subject of BBC documentary "Welcome to the Mosque" by filmmaker Robb Leech.
June 2017: Purchase of the Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue
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