The Wilberforce Monument — Attraction in England

Surrounded by more modern buildings, this monument, that had it's construction began in 1834, is in tribute to local son William Wilberforce. The brief wording on the monument reflects language used of that time. There are no information panels available but the William Wilberforce birthplace house is not too far away and is free to visit - we had visited prior to seeing this monument, and the house contains not just information about Wimberforce and his campaigns to abolish slavery but there are also displays about the dreadful experiences suffered by those who were enslaved....

I was in Hull for work and toured the compact city on foot. I noticed an imposing plinth topped with a figure. It reminded me of a notable statue in Rome, and I wondered who could have been afforded this honor - a King or Queen perhaps?

To my amazement, the 100 ft plinth and statue were raised to Hull’s favored son, Wilberforce, a leader in efforts to abolish slavery in the...

Epic-sized monument to anti-slave trade campaigner William Wilberforce. The foundation stone was laid on 1st August 1834, the same day as the abolition of slavery in British colonies (and the year after Wilberforce himself died). The monument originally stood for around 100 years in Prince's Dock before moving to its...