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Abolitionist Bicentennial Casts Light On Liverpool Slave History
In Liverpool authorities mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition act amid reminders of the city’s slave trade links. Penny Lane is named for slave trader James Penny, and local historian Ray Costello notes streets and a bank facade reflect wealth built on human trafficking. The Inter national Slavery Museum opens and the city confronts its hidden past while tours emphasize Black heritage and ongoing reform.
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