Compensated for owning slaves and inability to pay school fees. (See corresponding international entry: in Trinidad). What is it? The Headlam Hall School near the village of Gainford accepted ...

Scottish poet Rev. James Grahame was an important influence on anti-slavery supporters. What is it? Home to Scottish poet Rev. James Grahame Why is it important? In 1818 James Grahame publish...

Alexander Young Spearman benefitted from the business of slavery. (See corresponding international entry: Auchenskeoch in Tobago). What is it? Residence of slave benefactor Alexander Young Spe...

The residents of Coxhoe Hall were an anti-slavery supporter and later a slave owner. (See corresponding international entry: Kendal and Sedburgh Estates in Jamaica). What is it? Residence of E...

Durham Light Infantry regimental headquarter What is it? Castle owned by Ralph Cole of Newcastle in 17th century and later owned by Matthew Russell (1765-1822) who was M.P. for Saltash in 1781...

There are various inhabitants in Durham County who are linked to the history of enslavement through ownership of property, bequests, marriage and as executors. (See corresponding international entr...

Rev. Samuel Smith was involved in the early days of the university and had links to slavery through marriage. What is it? Exploring the links between marriage and slavery and in this instance...

Bishop William Van Mildert, gave Durham Castle to found Durham University. What is it? It was the residence of the Bishops of Durham. Why is it important? In 1832 Bishop Auckland (Bishops' Cas...

The links between Durham Cathedral and Society for the Propagation of the Gospel had long-term impacts among those seeking to retain ownership of the enslaved and those seeking to abolish slavery. ...

In Durham county compensation for the abolishing of slavery was linked to direct enslavement, one's role as trustees, executors and as family members. It is also clear that this compensation went t...

The statue of Neptune was given to the city of Durham in 1729 by coal owner George Bowes. (Extract from Coal Stories, 2021, (https://shop.dur.ac.uk/item/Books_CoalStories-ATrailThroughDurhamsIndus...

The diocese of Durham is twinned with the diocese of Lesotho. What is it? This is a traditional woven tapestry from Lesotho celebrating the country and people. Weaving is an important and proud pa...