Apologies
for cross posting
I
received this information via Arts Greenwich, through a mailing from Arthur
Torrington, who has conducted extensive research into Equiano in a wide range
of archive repositories.
OLAUDAH EQUIANO:
Born in
bought his freedom in Montserrat (
and became a Writer, Businessman and an Abolitionist.
A MEMORIAL PLAQUE WILL BE UNVEILED ON
MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2009 at a
DEDICATION SERVICE at ST MARGARET’S CHURCH,
Equiano was baptised Gustavus Vassa in the Church on
9 February 1759 (250 years to the day). He is the first
person of African origin to be honoured at the Abbey.
THE PLAQUE HAS BEEN MADE BY MARCIA BENNETT-MALE,
A BLACK FEMALE ARTIST & STONE CARVER BASED IN
Contributors to the event include:
Rev. Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of
Rev. John Hall, Dean of
Jennette Arnold (Chair of Greater
Asher Hoyles (Poet), Rev. Joel Edwards,
Burt Caesar (Actor), Sam King, and others.
ADMISSION FREE. DOORS OPEN AT 5.45pm
ALL ARE INVITED
Chair, Archives for London Ltd
Registered office:
Co No 5635424
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Personal:
020 8889 4352
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