View of Alfred Salter statue from rear, with daughter's statue in front of him and view of City of London in background.

Alfred Salter statue stolen

A London statue of renowned Quaker Alfred Salter from Bermondsey was stolen from its site by the River Thames this month. Southwark council has announced that it is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the thieves of the statue that has been in place since 1991. Alfred Salter was a…

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Celebration: Alfred Salter

by Brian Beecroft Alfred Salter was a man of principles – a pacifist, a teetotaller, and determined to improve the lives of the poor in Bermondsey. He preached and put into practice these principles.  He was active in temperance movement as a result of his experiences as a doctor, work on the Board of Guardians…