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Slavery Connection - Derby

William Ward was editor of The Derby Mercury and an earnest abolitionist. His paper often published detailed accounts of the trade's atrocities and helped attract strong local support.

 
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Video: Mills' slavery links

 

A leading historian says the cotton mills of the Derwent Valley were connected with the slave trade.

Video: Mills' slavery links

Modern slaves

 

The chair of the Derbyshire Black Police Association says the legacy of slavery can still be felt.

Modern slaves
 

The new challenge

 

Racism and negative stereotypes represent 'a modern day covert form of slavery', says Chris Eijofor.

The new challenge
 

The Nightingale link

 

What connects Florence Nightingale and Richard Arkwright with the slave trade?

The Nightingale link
 

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