Plaque

John Archer - Battersea Park Road

Inscription

John Richard Archer 1863 - 1932, Mayor of Battersea, 1913 - 1914 (first black London mayor) had a photography shop and lived here, 1918 - 1932.
Nubian Jack Community Trust
Wandsworth Council EMAS & Heritage Lottery Fund

Site: John Archer - Battersea Park Road (1 memorial)

SW11, Battersea Park Road, 214

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

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John Archer - Battersea Park Road

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John Richard Archer

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Wandsworth Council EMAS

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Heritage Lottery Fund

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