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 1913-1914
(First Black London Mayor)

Had a photography shop and lived here 1918-1932

Erected 2010 by Nubian Jak Community Trust, Wandsworth Council E.M.A.S., Heritage Lottery Fund.

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

Location. 51° 28.397′ N, 0° 9.694′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is in Battersea. It is on Battersea Park Road east of Albert Bridge Road when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Battersea Park Road, Wandsworth, England SW11, 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

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of this marker: A different marker also named John Richard Archer (within shouting distance of this marker); Sean O’Casey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jeanie Senior (approx. one kilometer away); Shapurji Saklatvala (approx. one kilometer away); Charlotte Despard (approx. one kilometer away); London Peace Pagoda (approx. one kilometer away); a different marker also named London Peace Pagoda (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 14, 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 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.