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Equiano Society

Categories: History, Race Issues

Countries: Africa

Equiano Society

From their : "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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Friern Barnet & District Local History Society

Friern Barnet & District Local History Society

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Lord Ashcroft, Michael Anthony

Lord Ashcroft, Michael Anthony

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Octavia Hill

Octavia Hill

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Michael Winner

Michael Winner

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Person, Cinema, Food & Drink, History, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial
Firefighters Memorial Trust

Firefighters Memorial Trust

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Group, Emergency Services, History

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