New map of Britain traces abolitionists who crossed the Atlantic to end slavery

Formerly enslaved abolitionist Frederick Douglass is seen in this image taken in Boston in 1876. Photo: Reuters

A British heritage organisation has launched a project to tell the forgotten story of 19th century Black American abolitionists who raised their voices against racism and slavery.

The Missing Pieces Project, launched last month by Historic England, maps out sites across Britain and Ireland where at least 50 African American abolitionists lectured in concert halls, churches, schools and pubs, between 1833 and 1899.