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  Coveting Africa

The European Desire; people, land, wealth

 

                       

            Exhibition

 

                                      9th August 2008 - 15th November 2008

 

Did slavery end after the 1807 Abolition Act?  What is the nature of slavery? What is the essence of imperialism? Who are the enslaved? Freedom Indentured Labour Apprenticeship Wages Emancipation Law Diamonds Concessions Empire Liberty

The Bishop's Stortford musuem is holding an exhibition as part of its 'Remembering Slavery' project. This exhibition will explore British attitudes to the Southern African in the 19th century, using different media. The exhibition will include photographs, painting, stereoviews, sketches, moving image, newspaper articles, artefacts, and audio.

The exhibition is FREE and will run throughout March, April and October.

Did slavery end after the 1807 Abolition Act?  What is the nature of slavery? What is the essence of imperialism? Who are the enslaved? Freedom Indentured Labour Apprenticeship Wages Emancipation Law Diamonds Concessions Empire Liberty

Bishop's Stortford Museum

South Road

Bishop's Stortford

Hertfordshire

CM23 3JG

Tel: 01279 651746

museum@rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk

 

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