Nineteenth-century Cumbrian man John Kent received some welcome celebration this weekend for his role in British history as the country's first black police officer.
Beginning his police career in Maryport in 1835, Mr Kent then went on to serve as a constable in Carlisle from 1837.
On Saturday, Cumbria Police unveiled a blue plaque newly installed on the site of Mr Kent's home to commemorate his pioneering contribution to the nation's history.
Forgotten until details of his life resurfaced as a result of recent research, Mr Kent began his career as a police officer only two years after the Abolition Act outlawed slavery in British colonies.
Writer Ray Greenhow last year documented the life of John Kent in his book Britain's First Black Policeman.
In it he described his varied experiences, from saving the life of a fellow officer when attacked to arresting a naked drunken man walking through the streets of Maryport.
The unveiling was conducted by Workington MP Sue Hayman and the High Sheriff of Cumbria, Marcia Reed-Fotheringham.
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