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!
October 2007 Events
Wilberforce House tours 4th October 2007
As part of Black History month extra tours of Wilberforce House have been added. more »
Wilberforce Women - Greetings 6th October 2007
An exhibition of a visual conversation between women in Hull and Freetown who have taken photos and written messages relating to the four themes of Wilberforce 2007 - Pride, Freedom, Belief and Change using photography. more »
Black history month - University of Hull 11th October 2007
A series of lectures, readings and events held by the university for Black History month starting on October 12 more »
Black History Event 13th October 2007
Exploring African culture through music, food and dance in Hull’s award winning Museums Quarter. more »
Disposable People 15th October 2007
An exciting new piece of multi-media theatre. An event as much as a play. Installation art with acting, music, film and live video interaction – and it all takes place in a giant boatshed on Hull Marina. more »
Uncomfortable Truths talk 18th October 2007
Join V&A curator Zoe Whitley for an insight into the Uncomfortable Truths exhibition. more »
Walking with Wilberforce drama trail 20th October 2007
The Walking with Wilberforce Trail will be dramatised by performers from Spin Off Productions. more »
Art of Africa - Marvellous Masks 21st October 2007
A chance to make your own African mask. more »
The Art of Africa 22nd October 2007
Half term activities celebrating West African culture more »
Freetown Day 25th October 2007
Freetown Day more »
Art of Africa - African Designs 25th October 2007
Create your own prints inspired by the art and culture of West Africa. more »
Sold - Hull Truck 25th October 2007
A play penned by John Godber and Jane Thornton will have its world premiere at Hull Truck more »
Hands on - Understanding Slavery 26th October 2007
A drop-in session where you can see and touch items used during the slave trade. more »
UKOWLA (United Kingdom One World Linking Association) conference 26th October 2007
UKOWLA are holding a two day conference in Hull. more »
EYMS Brass Band Concert 30th October 2007
Concert by EYMS Brass Band including the world premier of a new work for Wilberforce 2007 more »
Wilberforce Lecture delivered by Archbishop of York 30th October 2007
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu will deliver a Wilberforce lecture more »
Hull Choral Union Wilberforce 2007 concert 31st October 2007
Verdi, Nabucco - A story of war, conquests, unrequited love, slavery, betrayal, deception, lamentation, nostalgic yearning, miracles, convertions and poisoning. 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.
