Book Launch
Gillian Allen’s book ‘Slavery and a Countess Wear Family: The Davy Family of Devon and Jamaica’ was launched on Saturday 25th January 2025 at the Church Rooms in Countess Wear.
Video 1 – Lucy Mackeith introduces the Devon Slavery-connections Group as part of the organisation Devon Development Education, outlining its aims and activities. Lucy and Gillian Allen start a conversation on the background to the writing of the book.
Video 2 – Gillian describes how she researched the book.
Video 3 – Some reflections on the book.
