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!
September 2007 Events
Walking with Wilberforce drama trail 8th September 2007
The Walking with Wilberforce Trail will be dramatised by performers from Spin Off Productions. more »
Walking With Wilberforce Exhibition 9th September 2007
Bring the family to see an exhibition of the sights, sounds and stories of the Wilberforce Trail. more »
Wilberforce lecture - Micro credit 13th September 2007
A lecture on abolishing economic slavery and circumventing exploitation in today's economy more »
Breathing Peace, Breathing Joy 14th September 2007
Liberating your mind and spirit and healing your body through the power of breath more »
Walking With Wilberforce Exhibition drama weekend 15th September 2007
There will be a drama weekend with special activities with performers from Spin-off Productions as part of the Walking with Wilberforce Exhibition 10.30 - 12.30 am 1.30 - 3.30 pm - on each day. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September more »
Slave Britain 15th September 2007
Slave Britain is an exhibition which artfully documents the ordinary lives and everyday locations caught up in trafficking and calls for an end this to this illegal 21st century trade. more »
Slavery discussion at the Tate 15th September 2007
An open table discussion slavery today in a political, social and economic context more »
Uncomfortable Truths 15th September 2007
The legacy of the slave trade in contemporary art and design more »
Walking with Wilberforce Exhibition drama weekend 16th September 2007
There will be a drama weekend with special activities with performers from Spin-off Productions as part of the Walking with Wilberforce Exhibition. more »
Art of Africa - Adinkra Printing 18th September 2007
Find out about Adinkra symbols and design your own printed fabric. more »
Talkin’ Drum 18th September 2007
A chance to learn the rhythms of Africa. more »
Walking with Wilberforce Exhibition - Talks 19th September 2007
Free illustrated talks as part of the Wilberforce trails exhibition Free illustrated talks John Doy - in America. The story of a Hull-born man, active along the Underground Railway in the USA. An illustrated talk from Shiela Coates of Hedon. and Alex Shaw Inspired by stories along the Trail Ceramics student at Hull College has created imaginative and challenging constructions which connect Hull as a point of safety along the routes of escape from poverty and tyranny to freedom. An opportunity to see his work and to talk with the artist. more »
Songs of Freedom Music Festival - Anniversary Gospel Concert 21st September 2007
Songs of Freedom Music Festival of gospel, roots, local and world music at Holy Trinity Church and in Trinity Square from September 21st — 23rd 2007 more »
Fairtrade Festival 21st September 2007
The two day festival features markets and events to raise awareness about Fairtrade. more »
Walking With Wilberforce Exhibition - craft, stories and puppets 22nd September 2007
Crafts, stories and puppets from African Folk Tales more »
Songs of Freedom Music Festival - Roots Music Concert 22nd September 2007
Roots Music Concert Songs of the period and from the across the world to raise awareness of the history of slavery and link it to the ongoing challenge to abolish slavery today. more »
Walking with Wilberforce Exhibition - stories, puppets and crafts 23rd September 2007
Crafts, stories and puppets from African Folk Tales 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.
