Blue plaque commemorates 'one of the first black British consultants'
Blue plaque commemorates ‘one of the first black British consultants’ (English Heritage/PA) He was one of the first black British consultants, according to English Heritage. The plaque stands outside the building in Marylebone, central London, which served as his home and private practice from 1902 until his death in March 1939. (English Heritage/PA) Dr Rebecca Preston, blue plaques historian at English Heritage, said: “An extremely talented physician, JS Risien Russell furthered our understanding of many conditions of the nervous system and mental health issues. “We are delighted to ...
Source: eveningtelegraph.co.uk