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The Guardian
Britain’s Slave-Trading Past Revealed
A new research project has revealed the extensive involvement of Britain in the transatlantic slave trade, documenting over 10,500 investors, including monarchs, MPs, financiers, and church leaders, who profited from enslaving millions of Africans over nearly 250 years. The register details the official support, investment, and legislation backing Britain’s slave-trading operations, supported by royal companies and port cities like Bristol and Liverpool, which played significant roles in expanding the trade. The findings highlight Britain's deep institutional and individual participation, linking historic figures and modern institutions to the legacy of slavery, while ongoing debates about reparations and acknowledgment continue internationally.
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