Pablo Fanque Blue Plaque in Leeds City Centre
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Pablo Fanque Blue Plaque in Leeds City Centre
Image: © David Hillas Taken: 30 Jun 2024
This blue plaque in Lands Lane, just off The Headrow was unveiled on Saturday 16th September 2023 by the Leeds Civic Trust. It has the following wording: PABLO FANQUE Born William Darby, he was the first Black circus owner in Britain. He regularly performed in Leeds. On 18th March 1848, near to this location in King Charles' Croft, his circus building collapsed causing the death of his wife Susannah. Both are now buried in the Leeds General Cemetery. 1810-1871
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Image Location
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53.798915
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-1.543435