Group    From /11/1996 

Equiano Society

Categories: History, Race Issues

Countries: Africa

From their website: "The Equiano Society was founded by Arthur Torrington and Samuel B. King in London in November 1996. Its main objective is to publicise and celebrate the life and work of Olaudah Equiano. The society also celebrates and publicises the achievements of Equiano’s contemporaries: Ignatius Sancho, Phillis Wheatley, Ottobah Cugoano, and others who made outstanding contributions to African literary and cultural heritage."

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Equiano Society

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Olaudah Equiano burial

In memory of Olaudah Equiano aka Gustavus Vassa. Near this place which was pa...

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British Plaque Trust

British Plaque Trust

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Huw Steer

Huw Steer

One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.

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1 memorial
Historic Croydon Airport Trust

Historic Croydon Airport Trust

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Group, Aviation, Community / Clubs, History

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Daniel Neal, MA

Daniel Neal, MA

Historian.  Born London.  Buried in Bunhill burial ground.

Person, History

1 memorial
Alan D. Savage

Alan D. Savage

MBE DFM.   RAF bomber pilot.  Designed the Croydon Aerodrome WW2 memorial and was nstrumental in having it erected.

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Sir Ralph Turner

Sir Ralph Turner

Professor of Indian languages. Born Charlton, London. Officer in the 3rd Gurkha Rifles. Won Military Cross in Palestine. Died at home, Bishop's Stortford.

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1 memorial