‘The real value of this work lies in the unembarrassed way in which it stimulates and encourages conversations around the difficult subject of enslavement, “not just pulling up weeds but also planting flowers”.’

Southampton Friends host slavery exhibition

‘The real value of this work lies in the unembarrassed way in which it stimulates and encourages conversations around the difficult subject of enslavement, “not just pulling up weeds but also planting flowers”.’

by Rebecca Hardy 3rd October 2025

Southampton Quakers displayed an exhibition about transatlantic chattel slavery for a Heritage Open Day.

Southampton Friends host slavery exhibition

‘The real value of this work lies in the unembarrassed way in which it stimulates and encourages conversations around the difficult subject of enslavement, “not just pulling up weeds but also planting flowers”.’

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