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William Wilberforce
Legacy
One of the most important legacies that William Wilberforce left is the idea that everyone has the ability to change something that they feel is wrong. Wilberforce didn't do this alone but enlisted the help of others who were also passionate about ending the Transatlantic Slave Trade. They campaigned for almost twenty years and didn't give up the fight until they won their cause.
Unfortunately slavery still exists in certain parts of the world today and therefore some people believe that William Wilberforce failed in his fight to end slavery altogether.
What can you do to help in the fight against modern day slavery?
Global Citizens- Make an Impact!
Today, every single one of us is a 'Global Citizen', whether we are conscious of it or not. Global inter-dependence happens every day. We rely on countless different people from all over the world for the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the technology we use. Our daily lives are constantly affected by what people on the other side of the planet are doing! Take this learning journey to find out more about what it means to be a Global Citizen…..
Click on the title above to find out more about an innovative " Young Campaingers" project involving students from three schools and how their lives were changed through engagement with collections from the British Library, Hull Museums Service and Harewood House.
The Amazing Change
Find out more about the legacy of William Wilberforce and become a modern day campaigner by signing the online petition to help to end slavery around the world
The following are just a few examples of organisations that bear testament to the work of Hull's most famous campaigner:
Wilberforce House Museum
"New displays put William Wilberforce in context amongst the many other abolitionists and resisters who were involved in the struggle to abolish the slave trade and slavery in Britain and the Colonies in the 18th and 19th century."
St Paul's Church , Mill Hill
William Wilberforce was patron and founder of this church, built in 1828-9.
Wilberforce Sixth Form College A college in Hull named in after William Wilberforce.
Wilberforce University
"the nation's oldest private, historically black university, was named to honor the great 18th century abolitionist, William Wilberforce."
WISE - Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation
"the Wilberforce Institute stands ready to play its part in ensuring that, here and overseas, tangible and positive outcomes emerge from the commemoration of Parliament’s historic decision to outlaw Britain’s slave trade in 1807."
Prison Fellowship
Inspired by William Wilberforce, this ministry was set up to represent the rights of prisoners.
Wilberforce Lecture Trust
"The Wilberforce Lecture Trust celebrates the historic role of Kingston upon Hull in combating the abuse of Human Rights personified in the work of the abolitionist William Wilberforce."
RSPCA
"The RSPCA was the first national animal protection society, and has grown into the biggest animal welfare organisation in the world. Jackie Ballard, the RSPCA’s director general, notes that, “The RSPCA owes a great debt to William Wilberforce and the other founding members who campaigned so hard to improve the way animals were treated. Today, the RSPCA is continuing the work they started on a much bigger scale by helping to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals.”
A broader legacy of the abolition campaign can be seen not only in the protection we are all given through the human rights legislation of the United Nations, but also in the work of many organisations who continue to campaign and fight for emancipation and freedom from slavery and human rights abuse.
Click here to take an interactive journey through the life of William Wilberforce.
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