Lepra historian Irene Allen comes to Colchester Library for a special talk exploring the history of the charity.

Taking place as part of the New Face for Leprosy exhibition, From Belra to Lepra will look at the organisation’s history and its work to improve the lives of people affected by leprosy.

The wider exhibition brings together photography from the New Face for Leprosy project with artefacts from Lepra’s archives, documenting the organisation’s work and achievements throughout the 20th century.

The New Face for Leprosy project was conceived by Emeritus Professor Diana Lockwood and features photography by Tom Bradley, who travelled to Lepra programmes in India and Bangladesh to meet and photograph people affected by the disease.

Irene Allen’s talk begins at 4pm on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at Colchester Library.