15. William Cuffay, Chartist leader (1788-1870)
The struggle for political reform was continued by men like William Cuffay, who was transported to Tasmania in 1848 for his role in organising a popular protest. The significance of his contribution is evident from a report in the Times which referred to the London Chartist movement as 'the black man and his party'. [Reynolds's Political Instructor, 13 April 1850]
- Go to next image
- Go back to previous image
- Go back to 'Celebrating the Black Presence in Westminster' home page
Was this useful?
Whatever your interest, Westminster City Council welcomes and encourages you to get in touch with suggestions for improvements to the site. Please tell us how useful this page was to you.
