For many years people did not want to talk about or remember the transatlantic slave trade. People did not want to think too much about the difficult and uncomfortable facts because they felt guilt, shame or anger. Some thought it was disrespectful to remember, others felt that people of African descent were only mentioned when the subject was racism or stereotyping. But as there are many examples of Britain’s slaving heritage in museums and buildings it is important to discuss this important part of British history.