Slavery
Far from being consigned to the past, get an expert view on slavery:
A different time and place
How should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice.
Tracking the trade
From the transatlantic slave trade - to northern England, discover the locations and stories associated with the region's slaving history in our interactive map.
North country; Southern seas
Slavery in Cumbria? Learn about the stories, impact and legacy of slavery in the north.
What’s in a name?
A legacy of the slave trade still exists in modern surnames. How do we trace the bloodlines?
The slow abolition
Although history books offer a date for the abolition of slavery, a trade with such global implications couldn't be switched off quite so simply. James Walvin retraces the journey from slavery to freedom.
Consequences
The consequences of slavery were mixed - even at each corner of the triangular trade. Nations and individuals shared riches and misery.


