Historic England is celebrating the legacy of American abolitionist Frederick Douglass in Newcastle as part of a project highlighting the connection between Black abolitionists and historic British sites. The initiative, known as the Missing Pieces Project, aims to illuminate the journey and impact of Black Americans who came to Britain in the 19th century to advocate against slavery—a story often overlooked. The project tracks the locations of their lecture tours, bringing to light the solidarity shown by British citizens, from church halls and factories to theaters, who supported the cause of African American abolitionists.
Douglass, a renowned writer, orator, and key figure in American civil rights who escaped slavery, visited Britain and Ireland multiple times.
