Charles Gilpin (politician)
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Charles Gilpin was a Quaker, orator, politician, publisher, and railway director. Among his many causes were repeal of the Corn Laws, establishing world peace through the Peace Society, abolition of t
Gilpin by Elliott & Fry
Gilpin as portrayed by Melchiorre Delfico in Vanity Fair, 18 January 1873. It is captioned "Capital Punishment"
Charles Gilpin's home at 10, Bedford Square, London
Joseph Sturge
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Joseph Sturge was an English Quaker, abolitionist and activist. He founded the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. He worked throughout his life in Radical political actions supporting pacifism,
Sturge in the painting The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840 by Benjamin Robert Haydon. From left to right: Vice Admiral Constantine Richard Moorsom, Sturge, John Keep (American delegate), Joseph Eaton. Top left G.K.Prince and top right, James Dean (another American).
Sturge memorial before and after restoration
Blue plaque on Wheeleys Road