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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Salute Mr Magpie

Salute Mr Magpie

Investigating the magpie plaque at the New Cross V2 bomb site we found the picture source website and we think they may be responsible for that plaque.  They erect "guerilla memorials".

Group, History

1 memorial
Friern Barnet & District Local History Society

Friern Barnet & District Local History Society

From their website: "Our founder, John Donovan, lived in Friern Barnet between 1966 and 1995. He became concerned that nothing was being done to record and preserve the history of the area and befo...

Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Organisation responsible for the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage.

Group, History, USA

1 memorial
Matthew Bell

Matthew Bell

Psychoanalyst who works near West Smithfield and is interested in local history.  He felt passionately that there should be a memorial where the denouement of the 1381 revolt took place and where T...

Person, History, Medicine

2 memorials
Thomas Park F.S.A.

Thomas Park F.S.A.

"The poetical antiquary", bibliographer and engraver. He published his own verse but mainly he edited historical and literary works. Father of John James Park.

Person, History, Literature, Museums / Libraries

1 memorial