Spotlight on end of slavery; ARTS COMPLEX.THE abolition of slavery will be the talk of the town on Friday.Author Richard Reddie will be giving a talk about the subject at Solihull Arts Complex at 7.30pm. Mr Reddie organised the National Abolition of Slavery Commemorative Service at Westminster Abbey this year to celebrate the bicentenary bi·cen·ten·a·ry n. pl. bi·cen·ten·a·ries See bicentennial. bi  cen·ten of
the end of the slave trade slave tradeCapturing, selling, and buying of slaves. Slavery has existed throughout the world from ancient times, and trading in slaves has been equally universal. Slaves were taken from the Slavs and Iranians from antiquity to the 19th century, from the sub-Saharan . He will read extracts from his book Abolition and will also answer questions from the audience. Tickets cost pounds 5 (pounds 4 concessions) and the event is suitable for those aged 12 and over. Anyone who would like tickets and further details should call the box office on 0121 704 6962. |
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