William Wilberforce

Introduction


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 Telling the story
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 The slave trade

Scandalised by the horrors of the slave trade, he spent 17 years campaigning for it to end. For a short life of William Wilberforce, click here!

In 300 years, 15 million slaves were shipped from Africa to the Americas. When did it start, and what was it that drove the trade? – click here.

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 Who’s who
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 Slavery today

Abolishing the British slave trade was the work of many people, including politicians, artists and preachers. Read about the leading activists – click here!

Tragically, slavery continues to this day, in child labour, people trafficking and other forms of oppression. Click here to read and take action.

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 Quotes
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 Links

“Oh, me good friend, Mr Wilberforce, make we free! God Almighty thank ye!” Click here for quotes by and about William Wilberforce.

Explore websites commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, plus sites on slavery today. Click here!

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 Further reading

Want to read further about the life of William Wilberforce, the slave trade and its abolition? Click here for our list of recommended books.

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Read about the life and work of William Wilberforce, who played a key role in the struggle to abolish the slave trade, 200 years ago. 2007 saw the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade, which was achieved through the work of Wilberforce and other abolitionists of the time.

These pages were written by Stephen Tomkins.

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