Africa, the arrival of Europeans and the transatlantic slave trade

Trade and Empire visitor reactions 2

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A group of young people interpret objects on display in the Trade and Empire exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery. They use their verbal responses, creative writing and poetry to express their reactions to the objects and what they tell you about the people and processes of slavery.

Filmed at the Whitworth Art Gallery on 2 February 2008.