What's on
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!
May 2007 Events
People, Who are we? 1st May 2007
Photographic exhibition exploring people and places more »
Priory Park Singers Wilberforce Concert 4th May 2007
Concert at St Nicholas Parish Church Hall more »
Keith Piper – The Abolitionist’s Parlour 5th May 2007
Video exhibition comes to Ferens Art Gallery more »
Prior Park Singers Wilberforce Concert 5th May 2007
Concert at St Nicholas Parish Church Hall more »
Wilberforce, saint or sinner? 5th May 2007
Find out more about Wilberforce the man more »
‘Sing a Song for Freedom’: Gospel Singing Workshop with Jo Sercombe 5th May 2007
Ever wanted to sing in a gospel choir? Well here’s your chance! more »
Wilberforce and 18th Century Hull 7th May 2007
Exhibition about Wilberforce and Hull in the second half of the 18th century more »
The African Mamas Theatre 11th May 2007
The African Mamas Theatre more »
Hands on Africa 12th May 2007
Family fun workshop more »
Christian Aid Humber Bridge Cross 12th May 2007
A sponsored walk across the bridge to raise money for Christian Aid, supporting their work against modern day slavery more »
World Fair Trade Day 12th May 2007
From Japan to South Africa, from Argentina to Brussels, Fair Trade organisations will celebrate on Saturday 12th May. more »
Hull Philharmonic Commemorative Concert 12th May 2007
Concert to mark Wilberforce 2007 more »
Nick Harper at The Lamp 16th May 2007
Superlative singer/songwriter Nick Harper performs his tribute to William Wilberforce and this island's treaures. more »
International Conference on “Unfinished Business” 16th May 2007
This four day conference addresses slavery as "Unfinished Business". more »
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 »
MIND Salsa and Samba show 18th May 2007
Salsa dancing and Samba drumming at the Ferens Live Art Space more »
Hull Sinfonietta 19th May 2007
Wilberforce 2007: celebration concert more »
Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 21st May 2007
Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical sensation more »
Lecture by Aidan McQuade, Director of Anti-Slavery International 22nd May 2007
Aidan McQuade, Director of Anti-Slavery International will visit Hull to address modern day slavery in his lecture titled "Contemporary Slavery - Unfinished Business" more »
All Saints Church Flower Festival 25th May 2007
All Saints Church in Rudston, Driffield are to host a flower festival in celebration of William Wilberforce. more »
‘Come Freedom’ live music event 30th May 2007
Musical celebration of the Abolition of Slavery Act more »
Events Calendar
Download a PDF version our events guide (published Jan07).
Please note: Wilberforce2007 events are subject to change - for up to date listings please check the site for the latest details.
