Abolition You are in: North Yorkshire > Abolition  The Castle Museum's latest exhibition illustrates the links between everyday life in Britain and the slave trade.  Read Jo Shelley's review of this intense and moving new play about slavery.  Liz Sibthorpe tells of her great-grandfather's journey to England from Jamaica.  Three of the prominent abolitionists are portrayed in a York theatre production.  Local historian Linda Ali takes a look at some of the abolitionists active in York.  Getting to grips with the character of Oloudah Equiano gets actor Israel thinking.  James Walvin tells how the Quakers helped change public opinion toward slavery.  This martial art combines movement with music and was developed by slaves.  A look at the ethics of slavery and how slavery is viewed in different faiths. You are in: North Yorkshire > Abolition |
