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Find out about the Somerset social reformer's role in the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.

BBC Somerset Sound has given children a chance to learn about the abolition of the slave trade.

Somerset historian and writer Roger Evans talks about the county's associations with slavery.

The Somerset county councillor, whose ancestors were slave traders, tells his story to Jo Phillips.

This work, marking the anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, came to Bridgwater and Bath.

A letter written by William Wilberforce has been acquired by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Read a review of Amazing Grace - the story behind the song, showing William Wilberforce's struggle.

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