What is the project?
Penrhyn Castle near Bangor was built by Thomas Hopper between 1820 and 1845 for the Pennant family who made their fortune from Jamaican sugar and the Welsh slate industry. Local volunteers are setting out to explore the link between North Wales’s rural communities and slavery, as the UK commemorates the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in British ships.
Who gave the money?
Heritage Lottery Fund
What was the grant programme?
Your Heritage, grants of between £5,000 and £50,000
How much was given?
£45,700
Where is the project located?
Bangor, Gwynedd
Why was this project so good?
The volunteers will receive coaching in valuable research skills and use these to explore the Pennant family archives. An exhibition of their findings will be opened by a descendent of a Jamaican slave who worked at the castle and a descendent of the Pennants. As part of the project, local schools will also link up with schools in Liverpool and Jamaica to discuss the impact of the slave trade. A DVD for use by schools, community groups and libraries will ensure that this aspect of the Castle's history is easily accessible for everyone.
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