On display at the Library of Birmingham from Saturday 17th May to Saturday 24th August, the exhibition explores the history of veganism, the movement as it is today and looks forward to how vegan lifestyles might change in the future.
Visitors can discover Birmingham’s early connections to the vegan movement, while learning about ‘inspiring’ ethical eaters including the city’s very own Benjamin Zephaniah who was a Veagn Society ambassador.
Items from The Vegan Society’s archive, which have not been on public display before, will be available to view. These include Donald Watson’s wartime ration book and the letter exchange between Watson and Irish playwright and long-term vegetarian George Bernard Shaw.
The Vegan Society’s Dr Sam Calvert said: “We’re delighted to be able to share our history, current work and future plans with the people of Birmingham and beyond – and honoured to base our exhibition at the prestigious Library of Birmingham, at the centre of the vegan movement.”