WIMBLEDON & SLAVERY!
Did you know that 2007 is the 200th
anniversary of the abolition of slavery?
A talk by author and local historian Richard Milward MA
(Wimbledon Society Vice President)

HERE AT RAYNES PARK LIBRARY (use side door, Aston Rd)
Prebook tickets on 8543 3926 or buy on the door
Thursday 21st September at 7pm
Tickets only £3 - Friends members only £1!

The talk lasts about one hour and covers:

The Slave Trade
William Wilberforce and Lauriston House
Leadership of opposition to the slave trade
The final success of 1807
Joseph Marriott
Wimbledon House, Parkside
Opposition and criticism of Wilberforce
Mrs Marriott and her domination of Wimbledon in the 1840s

If you've heard of slavery and are wondering what happened in
Wimbledon then come and find out!

A fascinating, fun and cheap way to spend an evening!!!
Arranged by THE FRIENDS OF RAYNES PARK LIBRARY