Dundee's historic connections to slavery explored in new trail

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A new trail highlights the city's historic connections to slavery and the anti-slavery movement.

The site of the former Dundee Trades Hall is now occupied by an optician

Mr Jarron said: "Hopefully we've tried to show just how many of the institutions that we take for granted in the city today ultimately can connect back to money that came via slavery. Among the links to anti-slavery is the building at 1A West Bell Street, formerly Bell Street UP Church. The map is accompanied by an online resource, featuring places elsewhere in Dundee with links to the slave trade, including streets named after slave owners or their families.

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