Plaque

William Wilberforce - SW19

Inscription

On this site lived William Wilberforce, statesman and emancipator, 1759 - 1833.

Site: William Wilberforce - SW19 (1 memorial)

SW19, Souhside Common, 6

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Wilberforce - SW19

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William Wilberforce (abolitionist)

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Wimbledon Society / John Evelyn Society

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