The Things About Us: Slavery

The Things About Us examines British identity: what are we like, what do we think we're like, and what's in the gap in between?This week, Mark returns to his native Clapham, in the company of historian SI Martin, to explore its unspoken history of profiting from enslavement. In particular, they look at the Church of the Holy Trinity - the Wilberforce Church - and find out that its admission of complicity is literally written on the walls. With added insight from historians Dr Madge Dresser and Dr Katie Donnington, he reveals uncomfortable truths about the place he grew up and, by extension, the country. He also speaks to Omar Khan from the Runnymede Trust about Oku Ekpenyon's Memorial 2007 campaign to erect a statue that commemorates enslaved Africans and their descendants.The Things About Us is written and presented by Mark Thomas. It was recorded at the Museum of Comedy in London by Tim Bazell, and produced by Susan McNicholas and Ed Morrish. Thanks to Lush for their support, and to Dr. Feelgood for the use of their music.The church music is by Momplaisir, and is used under a Creative Commons license. To donate to Memorial 2007, please visit http://www.memorial2007.org.uk/If you want to say hello on social media, Mark Thomas is @markthomasinfo and SI Martin is @simartin.Mark's photo is by Steve Ullathorne (ullathorne.photoshelter.com/index) and the design is by Greg Matthews (designbygreg.uk/)

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