#transatlantic-slave-trade

#transatlantic-slave-trade

While ships like the Mayflower and Titanic are remembered, few can name the 12,000 vessels that transported enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage.

The YouGov poll indicates a strong desire from the public for the British Museum to showcase a permanent exhibition on the transatlantic slave trade, with 53% in favor. This reflects a broader recognition of the importance of understanding Britain's historical role.