Strengthening Links Between Hull and Freetown
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The Freetown Society

The Freetown Society was formed in 1981 after the cities of Hull, UK and Freetown, capital city of Sierra Leone formed a civic partnership in 1979.

The Freetown Society is a UK registered charity and it has a sister society, The Hull Society, in Freetown itself.

Through these societies members develop a range of projects, partnerships and activities which keep our partnership active and vibrant.


The two cities share a strong common bond in their links with William Wilberforce (1759 – 1833). The Hull-born member of parliament for Hull was a leading light in the slavery abolition movement.

Freetown was established in 1787 as ’The Province of freedom’ a British colony for the re-settlement of freed slaves. After a troubled start the settlement grew, as the slavery reform movement gained strength, with further freed slaves building the colony. A large suburb of Freetown, on one of the city’s highest peaks, is named after Wilberforce.

The work of Wilberforce in promoting freedom is the foundation of Freetown Society’s aims , and the Society is proud to play a role in developing civic, cultural and economic partnerships between our two great cities.

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RT @LaurenEglen: Having a great first day @FreedomFestHull in Hull! Don’t forget to come and visit us at the Wilberforce Institute!!… https://t.co/DLH0aYpt1h
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RT @WilberforceHull: The 23rd August is a day to remember all those who suffered during the evil of the transatlantic slave trade. The t… https://t.co/MWkVIJSZud
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RT @drnicholasevans: Delighted to be speaking at an event organised by the friends of the @SLRailwayMuseum at @LeedsMuseums on 27/8/22.… https://t.co/4iUl4cuOPU
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RT @IPCHullFreetown: International Pupil Council Conference - Hull/Freetown History & Modern Slavery https://t.co/ApjxLUggkrhttps://t.co/YNaHl0ovpE
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