A group of music-loving pupils from a Royston school have written and performed a song dedicated to Roger Britten – the town’s first-recorded black resident from the 19th century.
After receiving funding from Creative Royston, Boyz Choir - made up of pupils from Year 5 and 6 at King James Academy - recorded their first major hit at London Road Recording Studio in Baldock.
'Making a good impression' focuses on the life of Roger Britten, whose remarkable story saw him move away from plantation life in Guyana in the 19th century to become one of the first printers of the Crow.
The song is a result of hours of workshops - led by Royston writer Graham Palmer and composer Jenni Pinnock.
Graham said: "The lads are full of enthusiasm and it shows in their song. It's been a joy working alongside them."
The Boyz Choir sang at Royston's district museum on Saturday last week - where a new display on Roger Britten was launched in celebration of Black History Month.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here