Patrons

Lady Davson Lady Davson, is the great, great, great granddaughter of William Wilberforce
“The intention is that it should be the memorial focus not just for the British
African community, but for all peoples who may, by good programmes of
education and presentation, learn a more accurate account of the history
of our country’s disgraceful part in the destruction of so many of the African peoples.
What Memorial 2007 is seeking to achieve is a thoroughly laudable project.”
Ray Fearon Ray Fearon is a stage and screen actor who spoke at the launch of Memorial 2007
“The memorial set in a garden of remembrance is essential. It is time we pay
our respects and value the contributions made by the millions of Africans to
help make Britain the wealth it enjoys today.”
Professor Jack Lohman Professor Jack Lohman, is the Director of the Museum of London
“I am convinced that we in London and in our own country cannot move
forward without confronting the facts around the African Slave Trade.
I invite you all to support this project and in this way to support the
healing of our society.”
Sandy Nairne CBE Sandy Nairne CBE, is the Director of the National Portrait Gallery
“Creating a permanent national memorial to commemorate the abolition
of the slave trade is of great signifi cance. A creative response in the
present will allow all sections of the community to recognise the bravery
and extraordinary determination of all those who fought against the great
evil of slavery two hundred years ago.”
The Most Revd. and Right Hon. Dr. John Sentamu The Most Revd. and Right Hon. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
“The voices of those who died in chains call to us through the centuries
and ask us to remember. So let us together build this memorial so that
future generations may never forget.”
Hon. Patron Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe Hon. Patron Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe
Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Google for Europe, Middle East and Africa regions
“The United Kingdom played a pivotal role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, both in its
inception and its abolition. It is vital that the UK builds a fi tting memorial to the millions of victims of the slave trade both to honour those who suffered and died and to ensure that we never forget one of humanities greatest tragedies.”
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