John Ystumllyn was abducted from west Africa in 1746 and taken to Gwynedd, north WalesOne of Britain’s first known black gardeners has been honoured with a rose named after him in celebration of his life.John Ystumllyn, whose original name is unknown, was abducted as an eight-year-old boy in west Africa around 1746 and taken to Gwynedd, north Wales. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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