Plaque

Henry Sylvester Williams

Inscription

Henry Sylvester Williams, 1867 – 1911, anti-slavery and civil rights campaigner.  First black councillor in Westminster.
City of Westminster
Elected 1906 for Church Street Ward

Site: Henry Sylvester Williams (1 memorial)

NW8, Church Street, 38

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Henry Sylvester Williams

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Henry Sylvester Williams

Anti-slavery and civil rights campaigner.  Born Trinidad.  After the USA he a...

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