In 1845, FREDERICK DOUGLASS, a ‘fugitive slave’ came to Ireland Belfast to promote his memoir and campaign for the abolition of slavery in the USA.
After his first talk in Belfast in December he wrote to his friend Richard Webb. He noted that ‘all my books went at one go. I want more. I want more. I have everything to hope and nothing to fear. The paper of this morning took a favourable notice of my meeting … and a deep interest seems to be excited.’
To learn more about Douglass in Belfast, book an ANTI SLAVERY TOUR! They are held on each Sat from 10.30 at the Big Fish from 11.2.23 to 25.3.23. Info:
