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Black History

People of African descent are not immediately visible in the history of Devon. These two trails help build a picture of their contributions to the county's history.

People of African descent are not immediately visible in the history of Devon. These two ‘trails’ offer a starting point for uncovering the evidence to help us build up a picture of members of this group and their contributions to the county’’s history.

Starting to trace Black History in Devon

Starting to trace Black History in Exeter

A ceremony to mark the Bicentenary of the British Act of Parliament to end slave trading on British ships was held on Exeter Cathedral Green on Sunday 25 March 2007. Here is the transcript.