Olaudiah Equiano the Abolitionist and Author: Life in Cambridgeshire

Learn about the role Olaudiah Equiano played in the shaping of Cambridge and London society for the black population. Discover the impact of his autobiography on societies, and the role it played in changing perspectives on the slave trade in British society. Equiano was a man of many talents, and his success as a talented campaigner and competitive businessman and leader will also be discussed.

With Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi, lecturer and researcher currently working at the Open University in the Department of Geography (FASS) and Global Studies.