A slave-trader turned preacher and abolitionist. Born Wapping. Began his ecclesiastical career at Olney in Buckinghamshire where he wrote the words to 'Amazing Grace' and published the hymn in a collection with William Cowper. Rector of St Mary Woolnoth 1780 – 1807, where he delivered an anti-slavery sermon that inspired William Wilberforce. Died at home, Coleman Street Buildings.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Rev. John Newton
This sculpture, 'Gilt of Cain', was unveiled by Bishop Tutu in commemoration ...
Organ builder. Born Germany. Came to England in about 1660. Known as Father Smith.
From Caribbean National Weekly: "Reggae fans across the globe celebrate the rich legacy of reggae music today, July 1, as International Reggae Day (IRD). Honoring the genre’s rich history while cel...
Originally founded as the BBC Theatre Orchestra. It is the only one of the five BBC orchestras which is not a full-scale symphony one.
A record label specialising in dancehall and reggae music. The company was founded by Chris Cracknell and Chris Sedgwick and started as a small record store in West Ealing.
Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in here to see them