Heritage Talk: The Bitter Taste of Chocolate - The Whitaker

Join us for a talk exploring the intertwined histories of chocolate, sugar, and slavery, and the complex legacy of philanthropy that followed.

From the rise of sugar plantations and the transatlantic slave trade to the growth of Britains chocolate industry, this talk examines how global trade shaped fortunes, communities, and social reform. Discover the human stories behind familiar brands and explore how wealth built on exploitation later influenced movements for education, welfare, and social change.

An insightful and thought-provoking event that sheds light on the sweet products with a bitter past.