In the 19th century, the Clapham Sect (or Clapham Saints) were social reformers from the Church of England. Their name came from a village South of London, Clapham. The members were Evangelical Anglicans that shared views, both political and social, about slaves, reform of the penal system and the abolition of the slave trade. They concerned themselves with social justice as well as equality and fairness for everyone. Not to mention how they were incredibly motivated by their Christian faith. 

In 1807, the Slave Trade Act was set in place. This banned slave trading throughout the British Empire and after many years of campaigning, the Slavery Abolition Act was placed in 1833. The Clapham Sect also supported several missionary/ Bible societies, offered religious instruction to the poor and even financed Hannah More’s schools. 

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“William Wilberforce: Anti-Slavery Campaigner: Blue Plaques.” English Heritage, www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/clapham-sect/.