In the 1800s slave trading was an occupation, like a horse trader. It was a business and money traded hands just like any other goods service. As wrong as we see it now, and it was, back then it was a normal part of life. read more
Information about the capture and sale of slaves from the history of the transatlantic slave trade section of the International Slavery Museum website. Part of the National Museums Liverpool group, this venue explores historical and contemporary aspects of slavery. read more