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Slave Trade Legacy Exposed

Updated 2026-09-16 05:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Research reveals the deep involvement of Britain’s financial system, including Bank of England directors and founding subscribers, in the transatlantic slave trade. This historical uncovering highlights the systemic nature of slavery within economic institutions.

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The Guardian
Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved AfricansThe Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the enslavement and transatlantic trafficking of millions of African people, according to new
2026-09-16 05:00 UTC
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