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Tile showing a black...
This tile dates from about 1760. These types of designs were used on tiles and sugar bowls and saucers. Sugar plantation owners encouraged the drinking of tea and hence use of sugar. two thirds of all enslaved people worked on sugar plantations. Some enslaved people were brought to England as person...
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Flower Vase (Dutch t...
This vase shows enslaved people making a rope twist of tobacco on a plantation. In the 18th century the price of tobacco had decreased and all ranks of society, even farm labourers could afford to smoke it. Bristol was one port that was an important centre for tobacco processing. With thanks to 'The...
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Rum Decanter Early 1...
Rum was made from Molasses, which is a by-product from the sugar making process. It was made by enslaved people on the West Indian Plantations and became a major British Import, important for Bristol. Rum was drunk with hot water or mixed with fruit and spices in punch. It was also a Navy issue, mix...
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