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Recent News: Book Launch

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.