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November 19, 2007

The Anti-Slavery Award

Anti-Slavery International instituted the Anti-Slavery Award in 1991 to draw attention to the continuing problem of slavery in the world today and to provide recognition for long-term, courageous campaigning by organisations or individuals in the countries most affected.

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September 05, 2007

Drama along the Trail

Book now for living history guided walks along the Wilberforce Trail WALKING WITH WILBERFORCE HERITAGE TRAIL OTHER EVENTS IN HULL DURING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2007 SPIN-OFF PRODUCTIONS - WALK WITH WILBERFORCE - DRAMA ALONG THE TRAIL FAMILY FRIENDLY SPECIAL FOR THE AUTUMN - REDUCED TICKETS Meet William Wilberforce - young and old, experience the debates around the campaigns to abolish the slave trade, and glimpse scenes in Hull's history! SATURDAY 8 SEPTMBER 12.30 - 2.00pm and SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 12.30 - 2.00pm Start at 'the NAMES ON THE WALL' in the Museums Quarter, High Street, Hull. TICKETS available at the Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Square, Hull.

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September 05, 2007

Local history talks Wednesday 19th September 2 - 3 pm

2.00pm - 3.30pm Wednesday 19th September Free illustrated talks John Doy - in America. The story of a Hull-born man, active along the Underground Railway in the USA. An illustrated talk from Shiela Coates of Hedon. and Alex Shaw Inspired by stories along the Trail Ceramics student at Hull College has created imaginative and challenging constructions which connect Hull as a point of safety along the routes of escape from poverty and tyranny to freedom. An opportunity to see his work and to talk with the artist.

September 05, 2007

Stories, Puppets and Craft weekend 22nd and 23rd Septemeber

Stories and puppets from African Folk Tales Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September Andinkra printing and salt-dough crafts

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