In 1807 the transatlantic slave trade was abolished in Britain. Many people and events forced the British Government to make this trade illegal. You can find out more about how this history is connected to being a citizen in today’s society.

Why was it major news when an African American won an Oscar in 1940?

Discover the facts using the timeline.

What does slavery have to do with citizenship?

Explore to see how the past and present are connected.

Olaudah Equiano? The Notting Hill Carnival? Sugar nippers?

Collect the images and questions that interest you in ‘My scrapbook‘.