A new painting honouring the Crimean War nurse Mary Seacole was unveiled today, 23rd November 2021, at Guy’s Hospital in London. Artist Richard Wilson spent 600 hours over three months creating the 1.4 metre by 2.2 metre canvas, which depicts Mary in 1857 at her home in Soho Square in London. Richard was commissioned by […] Read More
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Frenkel Topping Group pledges cash to maintain Seacole statue on 5th anniversary of the unveiling
On 30th June 2021, as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the unveiling of Mary Seacole’s statue, financial services firm, Frenkel Topping Group, have agreed to fund maintenance of the memorial, the first bronze memorial to a named black woman in the UK, for the next three years. Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole […] Read More
MST Chair wins prestigious legal diversity award
Mary Seacole Trust Chair Trevor Sterling has been named Lawyer of the Year (private client) at the 10th UK Legal Diversity Awards. The award acknowledges lawyers who have stood out for their business impact, leadership and contribution to black and minority ethnic (BAME) diversity. Trevor, who is celebrating his 35th anniversary in the legal profession, […] Read More
Seacole Smile Fundraising Dinner
On 27th June 2019 we hosted our inaugural Seacole Smile Fundraising Dinner, marking the third anniversary of the statue unveiling. The event was very well attended, the Trust were honored to have His Excellency, The Jamaican High Commissioner, Mr Seth George Ramocan and his wife, Dr. Lola Ramocan, in attendance. The evening was filled with […] Read More
