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
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English Heritage scheme was started in 1866 to honour notable figures who have lived, worked or stayed in the capital
Princess Diana's former London apartment is now an official historical site
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 ...