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Abolished trade that still thrives

Focus : The 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Britain was no great cause for celebration. It still exists around the world.

They marched in solemn procession through the streets of our towns and cities; religious leaders, foreign dignitaries, politicians and ordinary people compelled by conscience to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Britain.