The city council proposes the renaming of Sir John Hawkins Square to Justice Square.
Plymouth City Council proposes changing the name of Sir John Hawkins Square to Justice SquareHe is known for his pivotal role in the rise of the global slave tradeJonathan MorrisA Plymouth square that was named after a former mayor and slave trader is set to be renamed.The square, between Higher Lane and Palace Street, was constructed and named in the 1980s when the next door magistrates' court was built.
Legal wrangles followed with a proposal to name the square after Jack Leslie, a black football pioneer who played for Plymouth Argyle. Councillor Chris Penberthy, cabinet member for housing and cooperative development, said: "I'm very pleased to be able to finally move forward with the renaming of the square.
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