Black Mariners

We have found no direct evidence, yet, of Scarborough's connections with the transatlantic slave trade and there is only one old photograph showing a black crew member. Scarborough is still a very racially unmixed town but the following story gives one interesting insight into this subject. If you know anything more please let us know?

https://www.africansinyorkshireproject.com/the-lawrance-family.html


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