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august 20 2008

Abolition! The Thomas Clarkson Story

Ipswich Museum

A bitter sweet?

Manchester Art Gallery

Harewood 1807

Harewood House

Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery

The Manchester Museum

Workshop: This is your history

Museum in Docklands

Breaking the Chains - an exhibition on the Abolition of the Slave Trade at the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum

British Empire & Commonwealth Museum

The Longest Journey: From Slavery to Abolition at Chelmsford Museum

Chelmsford Museums

On this website you can find out about Awards for All, and the Lottery Distributors' involvement in the Bicentenary.

Also, find the latest related news and exhibitions and search for events.

Try adding your own Bicentenary event to the site and why not explore resources for teachers and children?

photo shows a woman surrounded by small clay figures

MUSEUM IN MANCHESTER MAKES TERRACOTTA ARMY IN MEMORY OF SLAVES

Visitors to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester were invited to create terracotta figurines to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.

Margaret Hodge, Culture Minister, has announced new protection for 18 historic buildings and monuments linked to the slave trade.

shows a title, which five dates are worth remembering this year?

The DfES and Understanding Slavery announce a national competition, debate and showcase to encourage KS3 students to explore the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade.

Awards for All in the UK could potentially support groups to deliver Bicentenary projects in your community. It is simple to apply and in England you can get a decision within eight weeks.

Links to sites about the Bicentenary commemoration including the DCMS index page, above, packed with info and ways to apply for funding for your commemorative event

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