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2007 marked the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Here's a chance to look back at how strong West Yorkshire's ties were with the Slave Trade - and how human trafficking continues today. You might be surprised!

An 'avowedly repugnant' trade!

Landlocked West Yorkshire may seem miles away from Slavery but 200 years ago things were different.

Profiting from slavery...

From big money to sugar in your tea, see how people in West Yorkshire profited from the slave trade.

Wilberforce in Halifax

Did you know anti-slavery hero William Wilberforce once came to Halifax and attracted HUGE crowds?

Modern day slavery?

Human trafficking goes on today - as Eileen from Hebden Bridge recently discovered in Ethiopia...

'Traffik': Speaking out!

Lisa has been speaking at Bradford Cathedral about human trafficking after visiting Mumbai in India.

BBC Religion: Slavery

A look at the ethics of slavery and how slavery is viewed in different faiths.

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