What is recorded here
George Africanus c1763-1834 / Pioneer employment agency entrepreneur, property owner and landlord / Lived and worked near here / Formerly 28 Chandlers Lane
George Africanus was a Black entrepreneur and property owner in late 18th- and early 19th-century London, notable for operating one of the first known employment agencies, providing jobs to Black and white workers. His home and business at 28 Chandlers Lane reflect his role in supporting economic opportunities during a period of significant social and racial inequality.
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