Battersea in Wandsworth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

John Richard Archer

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2026

1. John Richard Archer Marker

Inscription.
John Richard Archer
1863-1932

Mayor of Battersea who fought social and racial injustice lived here

Erected 2013 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics.

Location. 51° 28.411′ N, 0° 9.711′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is in Battersea. It is at the intersection of Brynmaer Road and Albert Bridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Brynmaer Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Brynmaer Road, Wandsworth, England SW11 4EN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named John Richard Archer

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sean O’Casey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); London Peace Pagoda (approx. one kilometer away); a different marker also named London Peace Pagoda (approx. one kilometer away); Jeanie Senior (approx. one kilometer away); Shapurji Saklatvala (approx. one kilometer away); Charlotte Despard (approx. one kilometer away); Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wandsworth.

Also see . . . John Archer (British politician) (Wikipedia). Overview:

John Richard Archer (8 June 1863 – 14 July 1932) was a British politician and political activist. In 1913 he was elected Mayor of Battersea, becoming the first black mayor of a borough in London. He was a notable Pan-Africanist and the founding president of the African Progress Union.

(Submitted on April 5, 2026.)

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2026

2. John Richard Archer Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.