Black History Month

As part of our commemoration of Black History Month, we are sharing the amazing story of George Washington Williams, a black American journalist, historian and anti-slavery campaigner. There is an important local connection, as he is buried in Layton cemetery, only a few minutes away from our college site. You can find out more with the resources prepared by our history team at Blackpool Sixth.

George Washington Williams – the hero in Layton Cemetery

To find out more about the life of George Washington Williams and his campaigns to abolish slavery:

Scroll through the slides below
Click HERE to read his letter to King Leopold II of Belgium and use the letter to help answer the questions posed in the slides

Find out more about Black History Month 2021 by clicking HERE.