Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG, Monday 30 June, 7.00pm-9.00pm
Nick Draper will discuss Croydon's links with slave-ownership in the West Indies within the award context of slave compensation in the 1830s.
The event is free and there is no need to book.
An exhibition on Croydon's links with slavery will be on display at Fairfield Halls from Saturday 21st June.
For more information see the Croydon Heritage Festival website.
???? - 1848
Widow of prominent mahogany merchant and landowner
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
