Blue plaque for first practising female barrister Helena Normanton unveiled
English Heritage commemorates trailblazing lawyer at London home where she forged her legal career
Source: theguardian.com
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Who are abolitionists Ellen and William Craft and why have they been honoured with a blue plaque?
The African-American couple fled enslavement in the US to England in the mid-19th century where they campaigned for its abolition. | ITV National News
Source: itv.com
Married black couple who escaped slavery in US are honoured with blue plaque at former London home
Ellen and William Craft lived at 26 Cambridge Grove, a mid-Victorian house in Hammersmith, after fleeing the US to embark on a dangerous 1,000 mile journey in the mid-19th century.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Only 2% of blue plaques in London commemorate black people
English Heritage scheme was started in 1866 to honour notable figures who have lived, worked or stayed in the capital
Source: theguardian.com
London home of couple who escaped slavery in US gets blue plaque
Ellen and William Craft helped organise London Emancipation Society and argued for abolition
Source: theguardian.com