Welcome

Liverpool's greatest period of economic wealth from the mid-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth century came at a price: the ruthless exploitation of African resources, which not only included raw materials but also humans. However, when one begins to unravel Liverpool's black past there emerges a fascinating story of one of the most vibrant minority ethnic communities in Britain. One that although heavily influenced by the transatlantic slave trade is far more wide-ranging in depth.

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Liverpool has a great spirit, depth and vibrancy about it, best reflected through its culture and diversity. This website not only gives you the story of Liverpool's black heritage in bygone years but it reveals the many facets of contemporary black Liverpool life. We hope that it is a catalyst that enables us to increase the diversity of the visitors to our city whilst at the same time celebrating Liverpool's black heritage.

This website will:

Create a better understanding of the contribution black people have made to the city's rich heritage
Showcase the latest events within the black community by listing musical events, dances, theatre, lectures and other activities
Provide information about places to visit as well as a downloadable mp3 tour about Liverpool's involvement in slavery and its abolition
Contain an archive section of photographs, and
Contain links and portals to contemporary Liverpool today.

Please click on the tabs to the left to navigate through this website.

The Black Heritage Project is grateful to Dr Richard Benjamin for his contributions to this site and to Pidgin Productions for its contributions of photos.