Featured News

What really happened in 1807?
For those of you who don't know, on the 25 March 1807 the Slave Trade Bill was passed by royal decree. It prohibited British vessels engaging in the slave trade by law? People keep asking me 'What are you doing for 2007'? A fair question.
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Blair says "Sorry"
"We shouldn't forget that although that act of parliament was passed 200 years ago, there are still modern examples of slavery and people trafficking that we need to act against.
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Events

Leaving Legacies
On March Friday 28th 2008, Three Continents, One History Project will be holding an event called Leaving Legacies at The Drum, Birmingham
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Interwoven Freedom
An exhibition of textile workbags and creative writing inspired by the history of abolitionist women in Birmingham and Black enslaved women who campaigned for the end of slavery
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Contact

Sarah Blackstock
Tel: +44 (0) 7956 326 916
Email: sarah@breakingthechains.co.uk