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A wide range of events are taking place across a variety of venues in and around Hull to commemorate the 'Abolition of the Slave Trade' act. Come along and help us celebrate!

17th May 2007 Events

Lecture delivered by Archbishop Desmond Tutu 17th May 2007

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will deliver a lecture as part of the Slavery: Unfinished Business conference organised by the Wilberforce Institute for Slavery and Emancipation (WISE), of which he is a patron. more »

Artist’s Lunchtime Talk: Keith Piper 17th May 2007

Meet artist Keith Piper who will talk about his new work, ‘The Abolitionist’s Parlour’ currently at Ferens Art Gallery, Hull. more »

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A warning from History

When slavery itself was finally abolished in 1833, over £20,000,000 had to be paid by the British Government in compensation to the slave owners

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