In partnership with the Wilberforce Institute, the lecture will begin at 4.30pm, directly after the Museum closes, and all will take place in Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1N.
Chris Evans, Professor of History at the University of South Wales, will be discussing aspects of his latest book in a talk entitled, ‘Slavery’s Long Goodbye: Capitalism, Nationalism, and Christianity in the Age of British Emancipation’.
Professor Evans, who is head of the History Research Group at the University of South Wales, works on industrial history from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, as well as the history of Atlantic slavery. His current interests include abolitionism in the British world in the nineteenth century, the links between European industry and the Atlantic slave trade, eighteenth-century whaling, and Swansea copper as an agency of global change in the nineteenth century.
Dates
| Date | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | 4:30pm | £0 - £0 | Book Now |
Venue Details
Wilberforce House is the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. Admission to Wilberforce House is free. The museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, as well as dealing with contemporary slavery. Galleries also offer a fascinating glimpse into West African culture.
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Blue-Badge Parking
Level Access
Wheelchair Access
