Justin Hinds
Ska vocalist, with his backing singers the Dominoes. Born Jamaica.
1 memorial
Rt. Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin, CD, MBE, Bishop of Dover
Rose Josephine Hudson-Wilkin CD MBE KHC is an Anglican prelate, who serves as Suffragan Bishop of Dover in the diocese of Canterbury – deputising for the archbishop – since 2019: she is the first b...
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Sam King, MBE
Born in Jamaica, he served in the R.A.F. during the second world war. Along with other Jamaican airmen, he was ordered to leave the service at the end of the war. He returned to Britain as part of ...
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Inez Leslie
School crossing patrol officer. We have contacted Grasmere Primary School to see if they have any further information about this obviously well-thought-of person, but unfortunately they have not re...
1 memorial
Floyd Lloyd
Born as Lloyd Seivright in Jamaica. Reggae musician and singer, best known for his 1982 hit, "Jah Jah Why?". His first vocals were Wirl Studio recordings Rich Man Poor Man and Be Yourself in 1967. ...
1 memorial
Zachary Macaulay
Anti-slavery campaigner. Born Scotland. Aged 16 emigrated to Jamaica and saw slavery first hand as a slave overseer on a sugar plantation. Returned to England 1789. Sister Jean’s husband, Thomas Ba...
Person, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Africa, Jamaica, Scotland
4 memorials
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley, singer, lyricist and Rastafarian icon. His reggae songs include: No Woman, No cry, One Love, I Shot the Sherriff. Born in Jamaica. Marley was invited by American singer Johnny...
7 memorials
Sugar Minott
Lincoln Barrington "Sugar" Minott was a reggae singer, producer and sound-system operator. Born and died Jamaica.
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Doctor Harold Moody
Physician. Born Harold Arundel Moody at 8 Rum Lane, Kingston, Jamaica. Although well qualified, he was refused a post at King's College Hospital because of his colour, but became a medical superint...
2 memorials
Frankie Paul
Paul Blake, better known as Frankie Paul, was a Jamaican dancehall reggae artist. Born blind, he has been dubbed by some 'The Jamaican Stevie Wonder'. Born and died Jamaica. Guardian obituary.
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