The Hidden Slave Trail
Historical novelist Philippa Gregory turns detective in the north of England in search of its untold slave history. On a trail of discovery, she unearths intriguing insights into Britain's slave past. Find out more in our programme summary.
North country; Southern seas
Slavery in Cumbria? Learn about the stories, impact and legacy of slavery in the north.
Tracking the trade
From the transatlantic slave trade - to northern England, we put the north's slaving history on our interactive map.
Meet the presenter
Writer turned sleuth, discover more about our presenter Philippa Gregory.
Taking it further
Want to take your interest further? Take a look at our selection of courses and embark upon your own history trail in taking it further.
Read on
Discover more about the slave trade with our selection of books in our section further reading.
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