Belfast and the Slave Trade
An episode of the Irish History Podcast podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, titled "Belfast and the Slave Trade" was published on May 17, 2023 and runs 25 minutes.
May 17, 2023 ·25m · Irish History Podcast
Summary
The history of Belfast has been dominated by the Troubles of the late 20th century and the longer history of sectarian conflict in the city. However Belfast holds a lesser-known yet significant chapter in its past—it's connections to the slave trade. In this episode, I am joined by Tom Thorpe who uncovers Belfast's complex ties to slavery in the United States. Join us as Tom sheds light on how Belfast's economy became intertwined with the slave trade and explores the emergence of a radical anti-slavery movement within the city. To delve deeper into this fascinating topic check out Tom's walking tour at antislaverybelfast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
The history of Belfast has been dominated by the Troubles of the late 20th century and the longer history of sectarian conflict in the city. However Belfast holds a lesser-known yet significant chapter in its past—it's connections to the slave trade.
In this episode, I am joined by Tom Thorpe who uncovers Belfast's complex ties to slavery in the United States.
Join us as Tom sheds light on how Belfast's economy became intertwined with the slave trade and explores the emergence of a radical anti-slavery movement within the city.
To delve deeper into this fascinating topic check out Tom's walking tour at antislaverybelfast.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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