Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition

The first English ship that transported human cargo from Africa and across the Atlantic left from Plymouth. Students discover the causes, impact and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

In a series of activities delivered with sensitivity and respect, your students will combine objects and enquiry-based questioning to investigate Britain’s role in the history of the transatlantic slave trade. Understanding the significance of Plymouth as a transatlantic trading port, students will discover the individuals and grassroots movements that led to the Abolition movement.