About This Lesson
<p>Edward Colston took a very active part in the financing and planning of the African slave trade in the 17th century. Includes a worksheet to record his life which could be used as a basis of a debate. Also provided are teacher notes on slavery.</p>
The English Heritage site is amazing. The focus on Edward Colston is a useful and informative activity, but you will need to check which of the links to other websites on the Teacher's notes work as not all of them still link to relevant sites.