Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition

Discover collections at The Box related to the history of the transatlantic slave trade, as well as items relating to how people in Plymouth contributed to its abolition.

Use the text to harness yourself with insider knowledge on the subject, or focus in on the imagery to discover new details with your class.

Key Stages:: Key Stage 3,; Key Stage 4

Curriculum:: History

Topics:: Transatlantic Slavery,; Abolition of Slavery

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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.

The Spanish Armada | School Visits | The Box Plymouth

Enhance your student’s historical knowledge of the conflict between Church and State by exploring the legendary story of the Spanish Armada. Using original objects and archives connected to this fascinating and complex part of history.

SENsational workshops

Our SENsational workshops for students with special educational needs and disabilities, including those with profound and multiple disabilities and ASC, are open to visits from a range of educational settings.

Museum Gallery Archive

Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition

Discover collections at The Box related to the history of the transatlantic slave trade, as well as items relating to how people in Plymouth contributed to its abolition.

Download this PDF resource to use with your class.

School visits

Transatlantic Slavery and Abolition

The Spanish Armada

SENsational workshops