Anti-Slavery Society
The Anti-Slavery Society was an organization founded in 1833 in London, England, aimed at abolishing slavery and promoting the rights of enslaved people. It brought together various groups and individuals who opposed slavery, including abolitionists, religious leaders, and social reformers. The society worked to raise public awareness about the horrors of slavery and lobbied for legislative changes to end the practice.
The society played a significant role in the broader abolitionist movement, which sought to eliminate slavery in the British Empire and beyond. Key figures associated with the society included William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson, who were instrumental in advocating for the cause and mobilizing public support against slavery.