A slave-trader turned preacher and abolitionist. Born Wapping. Began his ecclesiastical career at Olney in Buckinghamshire where he wrote the words to 'Amazing Grace' and published the hymn in a collection with William Cowper. Rector of St Mary Woolnoth 1780 – 1807, where he delivered an anti-slavery sermon that inspired William Wilberforce. Died at home, Coleman Street Buildings.
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Rev. John Newton
This sculpture, 'Gilt of Cain', was unveiled by Bishop Tutu in commemoration ...
Musician and occasional actor. Born Michael Philip Jagger in Dartford. Lead singer in the Rolling Stones.
Keyboard instrumentalist. He played in various bands, before replacing Jimmy Winston in Small Faces. He went on to perform with many other artists, before moving to Austin, Texas. Died in the Unive...
Their website describes them as 'packaging and promoting London's unique music heritage with compelling and immersive experiences that audiences of all ages can enjoy and engage with'.
Film actor and singer. Born Helene Lilian Muriel Pape in Hornsey. Her father, a German businessman moved the family to Magdeburg. She studied at the dance and voice school of the Berlin Opera, taki...
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