Slavery & the Bank
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Slavery & the Bank
This exhibition explores the history of transatlantic slavery through its connections with the Bank of England and the wider City of London.
For over 300 years, the slave trade tore more than 12 million African people from their homes and families. In this exhibition, we reflect on how the wealth created through transatlantic slavery shaped the development of Britain.
This exhibition closed 22 February 2024.
Explore five key moments from the exhibition in our online exhibition.
Audio tour
Explore a free audio-guide of ‘Slavery & the Bank’ from your smartphone. QR codes to the free tour are available upon arrival. This tour lasts 15 minutes and takes you through key moments of the exhibition. We recommend you bring your own headphones.
Explore our Smartify tour of the exhibition at home.