Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade
On this page you will find a number of resources about Quaker involvement in the abolition movement leading up to the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807. They are intended for both Quakers and non-Quakers who are either planning an activity for the 1807 - 2007 bicentenary or researching the subject.
- Abolition Journeys [PDF: 309kb - new window]* is a resource which will help Friends to discuss the topic of slavery.
- Online Exhibition: Quakers and the path to abolition in Britain and the colonies also available as a Online Exhibition [PDF: 1mb]
Links
- Quaker Peace & Social Witness page on Human Rights
- Set All Free http://www.setallfree.net/
- Anti-Slavery International http://www.antislavery.org/
- Understanding Slavery http://www.understandingslavery.com/
*Abolition Journeys is a supplement to Journeys in the Sprirt, a regular resource for those working with children and young people. To see sample issues of Journeys, please go to Resources. Jouneys is only available via FREE subscription.
Remarks on the methods of procuring
slaves... 1793 [Volume H /207]
