Research project
US Slavery and Yorkshire Anti-Slavery: Forgotten Narratives from the Leeds Archive
- Start date: 17/11/16
- End date: 25/11/16
- Primary investigator: Professor Bridget Bennett
Value
£1,860
Partners and collaborators
Leeds Library, Commerical Street; The Tetley.
Description
This project focused on anti-slavery and abiolitionist activism in C19th Britain, especially in Yorkshire. It brought together activists, actors, academics and members of the public to develop knowledge about a history which stills needs better investigation.
Publications and outputs
A guided walk led by Joe Williams of Heritage Corner; a set of public lectures at the Leeds Library; the preformance of a play titled "Meet the Crafts" by Joe Williams - also at the Leeds Library.