Books on slavery

Collections and resources

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Our Institute is a valuable resource for researchers and the public.

The Institute holds a number of valuable resources, both physical and virtual. From our comprehensive research library through artwork from all around the world and artefacts from historic slavery times, our resources are available for researchers and collaborators. Please email us if you’d like to arrange access.

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Other useful resources

Slave voyages

Abolition of the slave trade and slavery in Britain

A slavery studies education day

British nationals modern slavery report

Modern slavery workshops resource pack
Our own research library holds printed and digitised materials focusing on global slavery issues and is freely available for researchers. To arrange access, please contact us.
Library
Our exhibition programme reflects our diverse interests and features a global range of artists. Artworks displayed have been gifted or loaned to us and include collections by African and European artists, alongside items donated to the Wilberforce Lecture Trust by visiting dignitaries.
An image of the Bristol docks
The Institute is symbolically located next door to the Wilberforce House museum, the birthplace of Wilberforce, and is a respected addition to the major research collections and exhibitions housed in Hull’s Museum Quarter.
Wilberforce House Museum
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