It will be the inspiration for John Newton's redemption, and, years later, for his writing of the world's most enduring hymn, Amazing Grace.

Motorbike rider Grace is in the driving seat as she introduces the pre-school audience to some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing machines in the world.

This is certainly true in the case of John Newton. The story of the man behind Amazing Grace begins with his mother, a woman of great faith. Elizabeth Newton (nee Seatliffe) of Stepney was born in ...

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