Tag Archives: Slavery

Sharpe’s rebellion in Jamaica highlighted the plight of slaves

Posted on September 17, 2023 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Concluding his tour of places around the world named after Croydon, DAVID MORGAN takes a look at a former plantation in Jamaica and its links to a famous slave uprising One of the popular destinations for tourists today … Continue reading →

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Croydon to stage conference on human trafficking, Nov 10

Posted on November 8, 2016 by insidecroydon

Croydon is to stage a conference this week to look at ways modern slavery and human trafficking can be tackled and, ultimately, eradicated from the borough. Prevention of Modern Slavery in Croydon is a free half-day event that will feature … Continue reading →

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Three children go missing while in Croydon Council care

Posted on October 14, 2014 by insidecroydon

Three children have gone missing in the past month while in the care of Croydon Council. The news of the children’s disappearances came in a written answer from Alisa Flemming, the council cabinet member for children, families and learning, at … Continue reading →

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Trafficked: slavery on the screen: Oct 14

Posted on October 5, 2013 by insidecroydon

CCAT – Croydon Campaign Against Trafficking – is marking Anti-Slavery Day 2013 with a screening of the 2011 film Trafficked. Date: Monday October 14, 2013 Venue: Spread Eagle Pub, 39-31 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Time: 2.30pm and 8pm – … Continue reading →

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