First African woman to publish her memoirs of slavery. Born Bermuda. The daughter of slaves, she was first sold aged 10 for £20. Eventually bought for $300 in 1818 by John Wood who moved his whole household to London in 1828, including Mary. She ran away to the Moravian Mission in Hatton Garden. She found sanctuary with Thomas Pringle, who worked with the Anti-Slavery Society, and she told her story to him. He employed her and helped her to publish her memoirs 'The History of Mary Prince' in 1831. The rest of her life is unrecorded. There is no picture of Mary Prince but the Guardian uses this picture to illustrate their piece.
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Mary Prince
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Mary Prince
Mary Prince, 1788 - 1833, abolitionist and author, lived in a house near this...
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James Elroy Flecker
Poet and playwright. Born as Herman James Elroy Flecker in Lewisham. His first book of poems was published in 1907. He joined the consular service in 1908 and had postings in Constantinople and Bei...
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Michael Bond
Writer. Born Newbury. His first book 'A Bear Called Paddington' was published in 1958. There have been 23 Paddington books. Also wrote for adults.
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Cecil Day Lewis
Poet and novelist. Born Ireland but brought up in London. His mystery novels were written under his pseudonym, Nicholas Blake. 1951 married the actor Jill Balcon (daughter of Michael Balcon.) Fathe...
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