Words, actions & deeds

Learn about the influential figures who fuelled the abolition movement.

Learn about the stories of the people of African heritage who were central to England's abolition campaigns.

Discover the powerful voices of Phillis Wheatley, Ignatius Sancho, Olaudah Equiano, Mary Prince and other influential figures whose stories fuelled the anti-slavery movement in late 18th- and early 19th-century London.

Find out how their voices reached us, the causes they championed and their experiences in London during the fight for abolition.

12.30pm – 1pm

Sat 19 Oct 2024

FREE

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12.30pm – 1pm

Sun 20 Oct 2024

FREE

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12.30pm – 1pm

Sun 27 Oct 2024

FREE

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How to attend:: In-person only
Duration:: 30 mins
Accessibility:: Wheelchair access

Opening times

London Museum Docklands is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

Getting here

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting.

Shop, eat & drink

Our cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

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