Boydell Press Africans in East Anglia 1467-1833 - Boydell Press Book

Explore the historical presence of Africans in provincial England through this detailed study of Norfolk and Suffolk. Covering the period from 1467 to 1833, this book examines the lives of African populations in these rural counties from the first documented reference to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. This research investigates how, where, and when individuals arrived in the region and how they were perceived by their contemporaries. It examines the complexity of the African experience by looking at the interaction of local customs, class structures, tradition, memory, and the gradual impact of social changes. This work provides a deep look into the social, political, and cultural history of the early modern period in East Anglia.