Join us at St Germans Priory during Black History Month to explore Cornwall’s links to
the transatlantic trade in enslaved African people.
Through a fascinating programme of song and spoken word, talks, film and discussion, we
will be challenged to think more deeply about these aspects of our history and understand
how they continue to influence our lives today. Learn about the role of the Port Eliot estate in the trade and its abolition, hear and discuss perspectives from local heritage specialists and Black Voices Cornwall, and be moved by Somerset folk legend Reg Meuross, Gambian Kora master Suntou Susso and actor Karen Gledhill telling stories of the trade from across the region through song and spoken word.
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About the film “To Whom Does This Belong?”
The short film “To Whom Does This Belong?” is a powerful exploration of Black History in
Cornwall’s archives. Created with the support of Cornwall Museums Partnership, the film
features members from Black Voices Cornwall as they handle documents and archival
material related to Cornwall’s history and its links to the trade of enslaved African
people. The film features a haunting, melodic track by Cornwall-based folk singer and
composer Angeline Morrison.
Programme
15.30 - 17.15 : To whom does this belong? Perspectives on the transatlantic trade in
enslaved African people
- "Whose heritage?" ; Port Eliot Estate, country houses connections with enslavement
and trade – Dr Jo Buchanan, Priory Trustee
- "Abolition and the role of Edward Eliot MP" ; Coco Brown, Heritage Development
Manager, Port Eliot
- “To Whom Does This Belong?” ; film and discussion led by Abi Tahela, Black Voices
Cornwall
19.30 - 21.45 : Stolen from God
**Doors open 30 minutes before each event. Evening bar available.**
Separate and combined tickets are available for the afternoon talks / film and evening
music performance.
Afternoon only: £8.00
Evening only: £18.00
Combined afternoon and evening: £22.00
For more information:
- To Whom Does This Belong
https://www.themuseumx.com/projects/to-whom-does-this-belong%3F
- Stolen from God
https://www.regmeuross.com/stolen-from-god/
This event is kindly supported by a grant from Cornwall Community Foundation
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