Person    | Male  Born 17/6/1239  Died 7/7/1307

King Edward I

Categories: Race Issues, Royalty

Born Westminster. Nicknamed "Longshanks". Reigned 1272 - 1307. Responsible for the expulsion of Jews from England. Died near Carlisle on route to a battle with the king of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, at Burgh on Sands.

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Edward I

The sculptor's name is inscribed on the stone below the feet.

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Charing Cross

Around the monument are 8 standing, crowned statues of Eleanor. This is a rec...

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Mary Seacole Trust

Mary Seacole Trust

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1 memorial
Narrative Eye

Narrative Eye

A very elusive organisation as all we can find about them is that they are committed to promoting African-British history and literature.

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1 memorial
Ruth First

Ruth First

South African freedom fighter. Born Johannesburg. Married Slovo in 1949. Killed by a parcel bomb addressed to her in Mozambique where she was living in exile.

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Nationalism, Race Issues, Africa, South Africa

1 memorial