Profile of William Wilberforce
I found an interesting profile about William Wilberforce on The Times website if anyone is interested finding out more about one of the key players in the abolition of slavery. I like the fact that it does not shy away from detailing his less heroic characteristics as well as his campaign against slavery.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/article1563804.ece
Incidentally The Times website have an entire section on Slavery with articles and other interesting profiles if you are interested.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/article1563804.ece
Incidentally The Times website have an entire section on Slavery with articles and other interesting profiles if you are interested.
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The BBC also has a great website about Abolition:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/abolition/
Including lots of information on the unsung heroes of the abolition movement, including figures like Oludah Equiano and Leicester's very own Elizabeth Heyrick.