Abolition of the Slave Trade
In 1807 an Act of Parliament ended Britain's involvement in the slave trade. Share your stories about landmarks and personalities involved in slavery.
Merthyr businessman Anthony Bacon owed much of his wealth to the slave trade. |
Son of a slave trader and a slave, Nathaniel Wells became a landed gentryman in Chepstow. |
The poet Iolo Morgannwg campaigned against slavery and was a fair trade pioneer. |
Seafarers from a Portuguese slave colony settled in Wales more than a century ago. |
A special coin struck by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant is one of the official celebrations of the anniversary. |
The Cardiff-born sports legend traced his roots to slavery in Jamaica for the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? |
Do you know of any landmarks, locations or stories in south east Wales relating to the slave trade? |
Ioan Gruffudd stars as anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce in a new movie to mark the anniversary. |
More about the multicultural heritage of South East Wales. |
Learn about the history of the slave trade, its abolition, and effects on British life to this day. |
Portrait of Olaudah Equiano - © Bridgeman Art Gallery
have your say
Is there a landmark or story about the slave trade in your part of south east Wales? Send your comments and photos to wales.southeast@bbc.co.uk
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