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i'd like to help if i could be told more about the work being done/planned; for example: name of person making enquiry, institution, researching for a book, etc? harry Harry Goulbourne Professor of Sociology London South Bank University -----Original Message----- From: The Black and Asian Studies Association [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Marika@oare Sent: 25 May 2004 18:55 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: heritage Can anyone help? We've received this request from a researcher: I am researching the interpretation of slavery in British heritage. By this, I mean what is remembered and how it is presented. I am exploring how different interpretations of the transatlantic slave trade have different socio-political implications. My premise is that control of the past is political and that heritage interpretation is a reflection of the present. I am finding that in many cases there is an amnesia about it (ie: World Heritage Nominations of Liverpool and Manchester, as well as stately homes like Harewood, etc), and where there is acknowledgment (ie: Liverpool, Hull), it seems to depict a victim/savior promotion of British abolition which neglects its responsibility. This, I believe, enables social exclusion to the British identity. Any feedback, or personal experience surrounding this topic would be greatly appreciated. I may be reached at [log in to unmask] Thank you.