Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery

Questions to consider

Who was involved in the abolition movement in the north west of England and why? 
Why was John Bright anti-slavery when he owned a cotton spinning mill?
What methods did abolitionists use to get support?
When were enslaved people finally free in British colonies?
What types of campaigns are successful today?

External links

This part of the Understanding Slavery website explores a wide range of topics and sources on abolition including consumer boycotts, petitions, campaign posters, local groups and newsletters, mottos, symbols and logos, the arts and popular culture in abolition, presenting the abolitionist case, understanding the counter arguments, women and campaigning and the role of black activists in Britain.

The British Library website contains information about the history of the slave trade and of the abolition campaign including biographies, a glossary and a timeline, evidence of alternative viewpoints, eyewitness accounts of slavery and a range of activities exploring aspects of campaigning with particular reference to citizenship.