Trinity Laban and Nubian Jak Community Trust unveil blue plaque

Florence Lockheart
Monday, January 24, 2022

The plaque honours 16th century court musician John Blanke, believed to be the earliest recorded Black Briton.

L-R: Mark Thompson (poet & educator) Michael Ohajura (John Blanke Project national director) Jane Sidell (Historic England inspector of Ancient Monuments) David Bahanovich (TL assistant director of Music) Jak Beula (CEO of Nubian Jak Community Trust)
L-R: Mark Thompson (poet & educator) Michael Ohajura (John Blanke Project national director) Jane Sidell (Historic England inspector of Ancient Monuments) David Bahanovich (TL assistant director of Music) Jak Beula (CEO of Nubian Jak Community Trust)

© Stephen Berkley-White

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