Plaque

Phillis Wheatley

Erection date: 16/7/2019

Inscription

On this site in September 1773, A. Bell Booksellers published a volume of poems by Phillis Wheatley, 1753 - 1784, the first work of an African American female writer published in English.
United States Embassy & Dorsett Hospitality International
Nubian Jak Community Trust
Black History Walks

Site: Phillis Wheatley (1 memorial)

EC3, Aldgate High Street, 9, Dorsett City Hotel

This modern hotel is on the site of A. Bell's 18th century book business, publishing and selling books.

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Phillis Wheatley

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A. Bell Booksellers

On 1 September 1773 A. Bell Booksellers published a volume of poems by Philli...

Phillis Wheatley

American writer who was the first African-American author of a published book...

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