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The Guardian
Manchester Cathedral Baptism Reveals Black Mancunian Life in Georgian Era
A baptism record from Manchester Cathedral has revealed details about Indiana Mundi, a 14-year-old enslaved girl from Congo, living in Manchester in the late 18th century. The record highlights the presence of Black Mancunians during that period and has led to plans for a memorial at the cathedral to honor enslaved individuals and reflect on Manchester's role in slavery and abolition. The discovery offers new insight into Black life in Georgian-era England and underscores Manchester's involvement in anti-slavery movements and its history related to the transatlantic slave trade.
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