Plaque

William Wilberforce - SW1

Erection date: 1961

Inscription

William Wilberforce, 1759 - 1833, opponent of slavery, died here.
London County Council

Site: William Wilberforce - SW1 (1 memorial)

SW1, Cadogan Place, 44

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Wilberforce - SW1

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Abolition of slavery

The British abolition of slavery came in two parts: first the Abolition of th...

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William Wilberforce (abolitionist)

Politician, philanthropist and slavery abolitionist. Born in High Street, Hul...

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William Wilberforce - SW1

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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