The Anti-Slavery Belfast Tour warmly welcomes the installation of the Frederick Douglass statue.

The ASB tour is thrilled that a statue of the anti-slavery abolitionist and campaigner, Frederick Douglass, will be unveiled on 31st July 2023 in Rosemary Street. The ASB tour reveals the story of Belfast’s involvement in this shameful transatlantic trade and the inspiring role of anti-slavery campaigners, brought to life by local historians and trained tour guides, Dr Tom Thorpe and Mark Doherty. The ASB tour has been informing locals and tourists about Belfast’s involvement in slavery and anti-slavery since February this year. Dr Tom Thorpe said: “Belfast is the…