At his death in 1818 Graham-Clarke had interests in at least 13 Jamaican plantations and throughout his life was involved with various families and individuals linked to the slave trade. What...

Plantation Owner in Jamaica What is it? Home to James Mellor Brown (c.1796-1867). Why is it important? James Mellor Brown (c. 1796-1867) was born in one of the British colonies. From 1831 to ...

Primarily owned by the Bowes family which had ties to slave trade. What is it? Situated in the North Hylton area of modern-day Sunderland it was the principal seat of the Hylton family until ...

Home to an abolitionist and reformer What is it? Village owned by Sir William Chaytor, 1st Baronet (1771-1847). Why is it important? Sir William Chaytor purchased the Whitton Park (village) an...

Home to slave owner and anti-slavery supporter. What is it? Home to slave-owner William Noble. Also home to anti-slavery supporter William Paley who was the rector of Bishopwearmouth (1795-18...

Thomas Brown received compensation for enslaved people. (This entry has a corresponding international entry: Belvidere estate in Antigua) What is it? Thomas Brown lived in Jarrow estate and wa...

Serving on Robert Hutton's slave ship impacted on individuals to become abolitionists. What is it? Home to Robert Hutton till 1791 Why is it important? Robert Hutton from Sunderland was a sla...

Sir Ralph Milbank of Seaham was a staunch supporter of abolition. What is it? Home to Sir Ralph Milbank of Seaham, who was a staunch supporter of abolition. Why is it important? In 1808 James...

Description of the various beneficiaries of the process of enslavement. Please note that the descriptions might be disturbing for the viewer. What is it? Residence of Leonard, Robert and Ralph...

Various residents of Stockton-on-Tees made a lot of fortune as a merchant and slave owner in Jamaica, Grenada and St. Vincent. (This entry has 2 corresponding international entries: Prospect estate...

The Crowley ironmasters workforce at Winlaton made agricultural implements for use by the enslaved-on plantations and shackles and neck collars. Please note that the descriptions might be disturbin...

Intertwined links between Directors of the Hollow Sword Blade Company and the South Sea Company. Others profitted from holding office in Jamaica and making land transactions in Durham. What is...