The abolition of slavery in Britain's West Indian colonies.
Description
A broadside advertising a public service in commemoration of the imminent freeing of Britain's colonial slaves in the West Indies. Notably, the text distinguishes between "nominal" and "actual" freedom.
Creator
Unknown author
Publisher
National Library of Wales
Date
August 1, 1838
Rights
Public domain
Language
English
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
Abolition of Slavery The Glorious 1st of August
Original Format
Broadside
Files
Citation
Unknown author, “"Abolition of Slavery The Glorious 1st of August",” The Localized History Project, accessed September 23, 2025, https://localizedhistoryproject.org/items/show/303.
