Celestine Edwards and Assembly Hall, Sunderland blue plaque
Celestine Edwards (?1858-1894) born in Dominica. Said to be Britain's first black newspaper editor. He was a preacher, and tireless anti-racist and anti-imperialist activist. He resided in Sunderland briefly and lectured in the Assembly Hall which once stood here.
old Midland Bank building, Fawcett Street, Sunderland
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