Heritage Talk: The Bitter Taste of Chocolate - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Date
2nd Jul 2026
18:30
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About Heritage Talk: The Bitter Taste of Chocolate - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
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.
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.
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