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Slavery Connection - Beds, Herts and Bucks John Newton was a former slave ship captain who repented and converted to Evangelism. He settled as curate-in-charge in Olney, where he penned the hymn Amazing Grace.
	A personal journey through BBC Beds, Herts and Bucks radio play, A Slave's Story. The Arab slave who came to Pavenham. Find out more about abolition.
	Sankofa March of the Abolition
			Marching to say sorry for Britain's involvement in the slave trade and recreate an epic journey.






	March of the Abolitionists
			As a gesture of apology for Britain's involvement in slavery, the Marchers reach Hertfordshire.






	Stop the Traffik
			Boys from Watford Grammar School remind us that slavery and human trafficking is still with us today






	Review: Amazing Grace
			Behind the hymn you love is a story you will never forget. Read our film review here.







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