On 14 JULY 1792, many united Irishmen in Belfast celebrated BASTILLE DAY. Henry Joy McCracken proposed a toast to ‘To Mr. Wilberforce, and a speedy repeal of the infamous traffic in the flesh and bone of man.’
To learn more about slavery 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: