You are here: What's On > The Beckfords and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The Beckfords and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The Salisbury Museum
The King's House
65 The Close
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2EN

m

01722 332151

Guide Prices

£9 Members
£12 Non-members

About

From the purchase of Fonthill in Wiltshire by William Beckford in 1744 to the death of his son in Bath 100 years later, the social advancements and retreats of the Beckford family relied upon the profits of transatlantic slavery. This talk will explore the extensive collecting and architectural creations of the Beckfords, and highlight how they were made possible by a vast fortune built from the stolen labour of thousands of enslaved Africans.

Dr Amy Frost is an expert on the life and work of William Beckford and the curator of Beckford's Tower in Bath.

ONLINE LECTURE

Opening Times

Sorry, this event has passed

Map & Directions

Open in Maps

View Map

What's Nearby

Treasure Trails

0.15 miles away
Treasure Trails – the Salisbury Murder Mystery Walking Treasure Trail

0.17 miles away
Salisbury Escape Room

0.33 miles away
Wild MTB Adventures

0.38 miles away

Live Escape Salisbury - Escape Rooms

0.42 miles away
Fisherton Mill - Gallery, Cafe and Artist Studios

0.43 miles away
Waitrose Cookery School

0.73 miles away
Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club

2.37 miles away
GoSkydive

2.48 miles away
Salisbury Football Club

2.8 miles away
Cranborne Chase Escapes

6.81 miles away
Stonehenge Guided Tours

7.93 miles away
Guided Walks in Wiltshire

9.95 miles away
Tidworth Garrison Golf Club

12.86 miles away
Skydive Netheravon

12.87 miles away
Rushmore Golf Club

14.08 miles away

p o

Search What's Nearby

visitwiltshire

Things To Do Family Fun Attractions, Activities, Parks & Recreation, Stately Homes & Gardens, History & Heritage, Art & Culture, Entertainment & Nightlife, Tours & Sightseeing,	What's On Festivals, Exhibitions,	Shopping Independent Shops, Shopping Centres, Markets,
Accommodation Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Self Catering, Caravan Parks & Campsites, Quality Assured Scheme,	Food & Drink Restaurants, Cafes & Tea Rooms, Pubs & Inns, Bars & Night Clubs,	Ideas & Inspiration Holidays & Short Breaks, Top 10 Highlights, Itineraries, Ideas For Sunny Days, Ideas For Rainy Days, Romantic Salisbury, Budget Salisbury, Myths & Legends, Wedding Ideas,
Plan Your Visit Maps & Guides, Getting To Salisbury, Car Parking & Car Parks, Group Travel, Disabled Access, Salisbury Information Centre,	Explore Salisbury, Stonehenge, Surrounding Towns & Villages, Hampshire borders, New Forest National Park, Salisbury Plain,	Special Offers

Itinerary

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

The Beckfords and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

m

k

j

Guide Prices

About

Opening Times

Map & Directions

Recently Viewed

Fabulous Family Fun Day 10

Type

GERMAN CLASSES FOR ADULTS - daytime and evening - in 2023

Type

Such Sweet Sorrow - 21 September, Salisbury

Type

What's Nearby

Treasure Trails

Treasure Trails – the Salisbury Murder Mystery Walking Treasure Trail

Salisbury Escape Room

Wild MTB Adventures

Live Escape Salisbury - Escape Rooms

Fisherton Mill - Gallery, Cafe and Artist Studios

Waitrose Cookery School

Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club

GoSkydive

Salisbury Football Club

Cranborne Chase Escapes

Stonehenge Guided Tours

Guided Walks in Wiltshire

Tidworth Garrison Golf Club

Skydive Netheravon

Rushmore Golf Club

Search What's Nearby

Follow Us

Itinerary

Sign up to ENews

Itinerary

Book Tickets

Contact Us