Abolition

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Hannah More

Find out about the Somerset social reformer's role in the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.

Abolition in Somerset

BBC Somerset Sound has given children a chance to learn about the abolition of the slave trade.

Somerset and slavery

Somerset historian and writer Roger Evans talks about the county's associations with slavery.

Interview: Henry Hobhouse

The Somerset county councillor, whose ancestors were slave traders, tells his story to Jo Phillips.

Review: Black Atlas

This work, marking the anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, came to Bridgwater and Bath.

Insight into Wilberforce

A letter written by William Wilberforce has been acquired by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Amazing Grace

Read a review of Amazing Grace - the story behind the song, showing William Wilberforce's struggle.

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