
Sam Sharpe and Jamaica’s Rebellion of 1831–1832
An organised refusal to work became a major rebellion against slavery. Sam Sharpe’s story connects faith, collective action, colonial punishment and the unfinished struggle for emancipation.
STORIES THAT CONNECT GENERATIONS
1987—2027
40 years of Black History Month in the UK
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

An organised refusal to work became a major rebellion against slavery. Sam Sharpe’s story connects faith, collective action, colonial punishment and the unfinished struggle for emancipation.