Slavery Connection - Hampshire

Throughout the period of the Transatlantic slave trade, British slave vessels often returned to the south coast ports. Trade links with the West Indies and North American colonies were also very strong.

Abolition Family Day

BBC South and Portsmouth Naval Museum host a day of interactive activities on the Slave Trade.

Amazing Grace

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

Emancipation Slam Poetry

Slam poets with something to say about slavery at a special event at Southampton's Orange Rooms.

Slavery and scandal

The remarkable life story of Joseph Peterson unearthed by a pair of Portsmouth cousins.

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