Who resisted and campaigned for abolition?

Facing up to the past: James Watkins monologue 1

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An event was held in Bolton Museum 'Facing up to the past'.

This clip is an actor playing the role of James Watkins who escaped from slavery and came to Britain.

Filmed at Bolton Museum and Archive Service on 17 February 2008.