What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for John Archer. Its recorded inscription reads: John Richard Archer (1863-1932) Mayor of Battersea who fought social and racial injustice lived here
John Richard Archer was the first known black mayor in Britain, serving as the Mayor of Battersea from 1913 to 1914; he is remembered for his efforts against social and racial injustice.
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