A talk by Matthew Lee on the philanthropic legacies of enslavement in Aberdeen and North East Scotland with an introduction by NHS Grampian Archivist, Fiona Musk.
There are myriad legacies of enslavement in Aberdeen and the wider North East region. Street names in Aberdeen hint at the city’s historical connections to the Caribbean. The Powis Gateway on the University of Aberdeen’s campus is a tangible example of how wealth associated with enslavement in the Caribbean impacted the built environment.
Other legacies are not so evident. This talk will examine the financial and institutional links between philanthropy in North East Scotland and wealth accumulated in the Caribbean.
On the Day:
- This event is open to all. Students, staff, and visitors to the University are welcome to come along.
- Please go to the Welcome Desk on the ground floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library where a member of staff will have an attendee list and will provide directions.
- Please note that parking at the Library is limited to staff and students of the University during the day. Meter parking is available on Bedford Road.
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