# Event Details - **Event Name**: Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: We welcome Ben Shaw who joins us to discuss The Slave Trader - The Story of Bryan Blundell, Mariner, Philanthropist and Slave TraderAbout this EventWe welcome author and historian Ben Shaw who joins us to discuss his fascinating book The Slave Trader - The Story of Bryan Blundell, Mariner, Philanthropist and Slave TraderIn the late summer of 1754, Bryan Blundell stood at Liverpool’s bustling waterfront – a man whose life traced the city’s rise from market town to maritime powerhouse. From humble beginnings as a cabin boy, he became captain, merchant, philanthropist, and twice mayor. He founded the Blue Coat School, left a lasting civic legacy, and helped shape the Liverpool we know today.But his fortune, like the city’s, was bound to the Atlantic slave trade. Ships he owned and ventures he financed tied his name to immense human suffering.Drawing on Blundell’s own journal alongside shipping records, sermons, and civic archives, this book offers a vivid, unflinching portrait of both a man and a city – one of ambition, faith, and contradiction. It is a story not just of prosperity and philanthropy, but also of the hidden costs that underpinned them. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/waterstones-liverpool-welcomes-historian-ben-shaw/100001993900962453 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 12 College Ln - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 28, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Liverpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 12 College Ln - **lat**: 53.40380179999999 - **long**: -2.9851092 - **full address**: 12 College Ln, 12 College Lane, Liverpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8ebc1ec642daeb4d901ed0a783fc80570f2cb90652e846184e4caeb681962e9c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1784392408 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw being held? - **A:** Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw takes place on Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 12 College Ln, 12 College Lane, Liverpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw? - **A:** Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Waterstones's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Waterstones a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Waterstones has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Waterstones Liverpool Welcomes Historian Ben Shaw is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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