Britain’s History and Memory of Transatlantic Slavery

Explore the profound and complex legacy of transatlantic slavery in Britain’s History and Memory of Transatlantic Slavery by Katie Donington. Published by Liverpool University Press in 2021, this compelling paperback spans 285 pages and offers a collection of insightful local case studies that delve into Britain's historical narrative surrounding slavery and its abolition.

Donington examines the intricate roles played by individuals and families, regional identity narratives, and the significant sites of both memory and forgetting. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the financial, architectural, and social legacies that stem from slave ownership. This book is a crucial addition for anyone interested in social history and the ongoing impact of transatlantic slavery in the United Kingdom.