Records of the 'Birmingham Ladies Negro's Friend Society for the Relief of Negro Slaves'

Founded in 1825, these are the records of the first female anti-slavery society in the United Kingdom. Its influence extended across the country, fostering the formation of a network of local societies, reaching Ireland, Wales and around the British Empire, distributing anti-slavery literature and raising money to support the emancipation of, in particular, female slaves.

Key Information

Register:

National

Year of Inscription:

2024

Type of Heritage:

Archive

Nominating Institution:

The Library of Birmingham

Link to Website:

www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50134/archives_and_collections

The whole collection of records of the Society forms the UNESCO Memory of the World inscription, including Minute Book 1825 - 1852; First Annual Report 1825 - 1826; Second and Third Annual Reports 1826 - 1828; Annual Reports 20 - 64 1845 - 1889, Annual Reports 65 - 93 1890 - 1919; Ledger 1825 - 1831; Cashbook 1825 - 1851; Album entitled 'Leaflets etc relating to Negro Slavery' 1822 - 1827; and Album circa 1828.

Cover of the First Annual Report 1825 - 1826

Further information about the 'Birmingham Ladies Negro's Friend Society for the Relief of Negro Slaves'