Bitter Sweet History - aspects of the British Slave Trade

Introduction

In 1807 the British slave trade was made illegal. Two hundred years later this anniversary provides us with the opportunity to recognise just how important the slave trade was to Britain. As we celebrate the work of the men and women, black and white, who brought about its end, we also remember the millions of men, women and children who perished under the trade.

If this anniversary is to mean anything in 2007, we must acknowledge that slavery did not end in 1807. It is still with us, in different forms, today. Will we be as determined as those who campaigned two hundred years ago to see it end for good?

This Learning Journey has been designed to support the teaching of History and Citizenship at Key Stages 3 and 4. It focusses on the goods which were related to the movement of slaves and their work on the plantations.  The Learning Journey also contains resources to support the teaching of the issues around Fair Trade and the many forms of slavery which still exist today.

Acknowledgments

This Learning Journey has been developed by York Castle Museum in partnership with the Centre for Global Education, York.  We are also grateful for the support of the York History Network Learning Group and the Young Consultants from Canon Lee School, York.

If this anniversary is to mean anything in 2007, we must acknowledge that slavery did not end in 1807. It is still with us, in different forms, today. Will we be as determined as those who campaigned two hundred years ago to see it end for good?

This Learning Journey has been designed to support the teaching of History and Citizenship at Key Stages 3 and 4. It focusses on the goods which were related to the movement of slaves and their work on the plantations.  The Learning Journey also contains resources to support the teaching of the issues around Fair Trade and the many forms of slavery which still exist today.

Acknowledgments

This Learning Journey has been developed by York Castle Museum in partnership with the Centre for Global Education, York.  We are also grateful for the support of the York History Network Learning Group and the Young Consultants from Canon Lee School, York.

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