Hampstead Heath’s Hidden Slave Trade Ties | London News

A groundbreaking new report reveals how profits from the transatlantic slave trade secretly funded London’s public spaces — including Parliament Hill Fields on Hampstead Heath — exposing deep historical ties between the City of London Corporation and the brutal trade. Commissioned in 2024 and led by Professor William Pettigrew, the study traces financial links to slave traders between 1640 and 1807, uncovering how parish charities, funded by slave traffickers, helped shape iconic urban landscapes. As the City prepares for the report’s September release, officials stress the importance of confronting this painful past to build a more inclusive future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4fd92ed0723e8bf3