Clarkson famously made a decision to devote his life to the abolition movement while resting at Wadesmill on a journey to London. These articles refer to this decision and an obelisk that was built at the location to commemorate his work. From the William Blyth Gerish Collection, Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies.
Added:
4th Sep 2007 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
Citizenship, History
Key Stages:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+