Liverpool and the Slave Trade

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From 1790 to 1807, Liverpool built 61% of all slave ships.

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Liverpool was a major center for building slave ships during this period.

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Goods from Liverpool were loaded onto ships to trade for slaves in Africa.

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Liverpool played a key role in the transatlantic slave trade by supplying goods.

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Evidence of the Slave Trade existed for hundreds of years before Liverpool was involved.

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The Slave Trade has a long history, predating Liverpool's involvement.

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Throughout the 1800s, Liverpool was the fastest growing city in England.

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Liverpool's rapid growth in the 1800s made it second only to London in wealth.

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Liverpool transported over 1.5 million African slaves, over 10% of the total number.

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A significant portion of the transatlantic slave trade was conducted through Liverpool.

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In 2007, Liverpool opened a museum to remember Slavery.

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Liverpool established a museum to educate people about the horrors of slavery.

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Liverpool Council formally apologized for the city’s role in Slavery in 1999.

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An official apology was made by Liverpool for its involvement in the Slave Trade.

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Edward Rushton, a former sailor on a Slave Ship, became a key abolitionist.

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Edward Rushton was an important figure in the movement to end slavery.

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A politician from Liverpool, William Roscoe, called for an end to Slavery.

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William Roscoe was a notable advocate against slavery from Liverpool.

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Liverpool honored William Roscoe by naming a school after him.

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William Roscoe's contributions were recognized by the city of Liverpool.