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!

December 2007 Events

My Rescue in Wartime Belgium by Mrs Bronia Veitch, Holocaust Survivor 4th December 2007

A talk by Holocaust Survivor, Mrs Bronia Veitch (in association with WISE) more »

Atoning for the past 4th December 2007

Human rights champion to lecture in York more »

University of Lincoln lecture on modern day slavery 5th December 2007

Referring to her studies of slavery and its abolition in the 19th century, and of imprisonment to-day, Professor Jacqueline Tombs will reflect on what William Wilberforce might make of our modern penal system which deprives ever increasing numbers of citizens of their liberty. more »

Events Calendar

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Please note: Wilberforce2007 events are subject to change - for up to date listings please check the site for the latest details.

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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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