North Shields, North Tyneside, England, United Kingdom
Charles Udor Minto MBE community activist 1893-1960 Warden of Colonial House opened here on 1 May 1942 by future Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Established the International Coloured Mutual Aid Association in North Shields. Community builder, campaigner for social, welfare and employment opportuni
ties for African and Caribbean residents, he also ran the hostel here for visiting seamen of African descent.
Listen to the audio guide for Charles Udor Minto and Harold Macmillan blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off