Sir Bernard Pares warned that after the Great War,
Western powers must not assume Germany’s role as supercilious bully.
bySir Bernard Pares1867-1949
Abolition of Slavery
True Colours
The Russian Consul in New York issued a stern rebuke to those trying
to break Britain’s ban on slave-trading by sailing under his nation’s colours.
byAleksei Grigor’evitch Eustaphieve1775-1857
Extracts from Literature
Carry Opinion With You
Britain’s first qualified female doctor, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson,
had a message for the first women to study for London University’s degree in medicine.
byElizabeth Garrett Anderson1836-1917
Free Speech and Conscience
No Danger in Discussion
It should never be labelled ‘dangerous’ to subject Government policy
to calm and honest criticism.
as printed inThe Morning Chronicle1792
Abolition of Slavery
Away with Compulsion!
John Wesley called for a world in which no one was forced to go
against his conscience or to serve against his will.
byJohn Wesley1703-1791
Abolition of Slavery
Make the Case Your Own
John Wesley wondered how those involved in the slave trade
would feel if the tables were ever turned on them.