Remembering Slavery 2007

2007 marked the 200th anniversary of the Parlimentary Act to abolish 
the slave trade in the British colonies. It was the beginning of a 
long journey to the eventual abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave 
trade in 1833. To commemorate the national anniversary, museums, 
galleries, libraries and archives across North East England put 
together a fascinating programme of events, exhibitions and lectures.

Now the series of events and exhibitions is over, this site is being 
developed into a reference point full of useful information, guidance, 
images and links about the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The new site is 
under construction and will be coming soon.