Watch: Liverpool Slavery Virtual Tour
Laurence Westgaph’s Liverpool Slavery Tour
A virtual tour lead by historian Laurence Westgaph exploring Liverpool’s connections with the history of slavery, hosted by Mariama Attah. Leading us through a virtual tour of Liverpool, historian Laurence Westgaph highlights the often overlooked and unknown history of the city and its connections with the history of slavery. Buildings, streets and public parks form the backdrop to this online talk as Laurence outlines how the impact of slavery can still be seen and felt in the city today.
This online tour took place on 27 October 2020 as part of a larger Black History Month programme at Open Eye Gallery. Laurence Westgaph is currently fundraising to ensure that a memorial to the slaves who lived, died and were buried in Liverpool is realised.
Laurence Westgaph’s Liverpool Slavery Tour
A virtual tour lead by historian Laurence Westgaph exploring Liverpool’s connections with the history of slavery, hosted by Mariama Attah. Leading us through a virtual tour of Liverpool, historian Laurence Westgaph highlights the often overlooked and unknown history of the city and its connections with the history of slavery. Buildings, streets and public parks form the backdrop to this online talk as Laurence outlines how the impact of slavery can still be seen and felt in the city today.
This online tour took place on 27 October 2020 as part of a larger Black History Month programme at Open Eye Gallery. Laurence Westgaph is currently fundraising to ensure that a memorial to the slaves who lived, died and were buried in Liverpool is realised.
