Lancaster slave trade facts for kids
Lancaster, Lancashire is a port city in north-west England. Long ago, it played a part in the transatlantic slave trade. This was a sad time in history when people were bought and sold like goods and forced to work.
Lancaster's involvement in this trade grew in the 1600s. It was connected to the port city of Liverpool, also in north-west England. Over time, Lancaster became the fourth largest slave-trading center in England. It was the most important one in the area called Lancashire.
People involved in the slave trade in Lancaster became very powerful in the city. They also helped get support from the government to develop the Port of Lancaster, which was important for ships and trade.
Important People in Lancaster's Slave Trade
Many people in Lancaster were involved in the slave trade. Some of them held important positions in the city. Here are a few examples:
- Abraham Rawlinson (1738–1803): He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lancaster. An MP is a person elected to represent their area in the country's government.
- Charles Inman (1725-1767): He was a commissioner for the Lancaster Port Commission. Commissioners helped manage and develop the port.
- Thomas Hinde (1720–1798): He was the Mayor of Lancaster two times. The Mayor is the leader of the city.
- Dodshon Foster (1755-1758): He also served as a commissioner for the Lancaster Port Commission.
- Thomas Satterthwaite (1755-1758): Another commissioner for the Lancaster Port Commission.
- Robert Dodson (1764-1767): He was also involved in the trade.
