Thomas Clarkson
(1760-1846)

Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846) anti-slavery campaigner. This plaque commemorates the historic meeting in 1787 of Thomas Clarkson, Landlord Thompson and Bristol sailors at the Seven Stars public house. The testimony provided by Thompson and the sailors to Clarkson was used as evidence in parliament and helped the abolitionists to build a successful mass movement against slavery.

Seven Stars Public House, Thomas Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, United Kingdom where they was (1787)

Thomas Clarkson 1760 -1846. Stayed here in 1787 to research the condition of slaves being transported.

Seven Stars Public House, Thomas Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom where they stayed (1787)

Thomas Clarkson 1760-1846 abolition of slavery lived here

Bridge Street, Wisbech, United Kingdom where they lived

Clarkson promoter of the emancipation bill 1833

5 St Mary's Square, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom where they lived near