This website brings the city’s history to life, reminding us that the streets we walk were paved and made from the profits of slavery and the industries that relied on it. Check out the maps, join the walks, or share with friends.
*text from Liverpool and slavery website
Liverpool’s history is deeply intertwined with the history of transatlantic slavery, a phenomenon that significantly shaped the city’s development and left enduring marks on its landscape. This site aims to illuminate the locations in Liverpool most associated with this history, offering insights into spaces that were shaped by the slave trade and that have become, or should become, places of memory and remembrance. By mapping important sites, this platform aspires to foster a nuanced understanding of Liverpool’s historical landscape and built environment, illuminating the pervasive influence of the slave trade on the city’s architectural and cultural development. Engaging with these locations enables the reader to critically reflect on the legacies of slavery that persist within the city and that have shaped the public realm in a multitude of ways.
Jack Byrne 
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