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Slavery Connection - Berkshire

In Reading one woman has been able to unravel a unique ancestry. Her mother’s family has slave owning connections in Africa. Her father’s ancestors were Maroons, slave rebels from Jamaica.

 
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Video Nation: Slavery

 

Earley's Julia Titus reveals how her mixed race ancestry tells different stories of slavery.

Video Nation: Slavery

Amazing Grace

 

Listen to our unique music project to mark the bi-centennial of the abolition of the Slave Trade.

Amazing Grace
 

Abolition Family Day

 

Join BBC South in remembering the Act of Abolition with a day of free interactive activities.

Abolition Family Day
 

A tale of two slaves

 

A play celebrating 200 years since the abolition of the Slave Trade Act is coming to Slough.

A tale of two slaves
 

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