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A deep dive into the National Gallery’s slavery research project

It has been a month since the National Gallery announced the findings of the first two stages of its slavery

Blue plaque to honour former slaves unveiled in Hammersmith

Escaped African American slaves and freedom fighters Ellen and William Craft have been honoured with a blue plaque in Hammersmith this week.

Two hundred and thirty years on, the Haitian Revolution continues to inspire

The 22nd of August marks 230 years since the start of the Haitian Revolution, the only slave revolt to succeed

VIDEO: African Emancipation Reparations March takes over Brixton

The African Emancipation Reparations March took place in Brixton this Sunday 1st August. The event took place at Windrush Square

Blue plaque set to celebrate two slaves who fled America and settled in Hammersmith

An English Heritage blue plaque will be installed in Hammersmith to celebrate two slaves who fled America to live in

Why it’s time to tackle Lambeth Council’s slave trade links head on

Plans to address a council’s slave trade links have been unveiled by a Lambeth councillor. To mark Black History Month,

Lambeth couple arrested after three females slaves rescued from their home

Summary: Police were alerted to their plight after one of the women managed to call a charity Image: By Molly

Croydon charity highlights importance of anti-slavery day in their fight against human trafficking

Summary: Croydon has the 3rd largest sex industry in the UK Image: By Molly Kersey Croydon’s 2011 champion charity are

Wilberforce in Wimbledon: A brief history

Summary: The politician lived in the town during his childhood. Image: By Seema Hakim I always somehow seem to become

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