The Hidden Figures of Plymouth

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Hidden Figures is an ambitious and exciting two-year project that is committed to telling the untold stories of People of the Global Majority who have made an impact in Plymouth.

 

The project will share the stories of past historical figures and current living leaders through events, presentations, school talks, history walks… and much more! Explore how to survive and thrive with the lessons from the past.

 

Hidden Figures is sponsored by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project began in February 2023 and is the brainchild of WonderZoo CIC, a Plymouth-based arts collective.

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Thomas Scott Mclean

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Thomas Mclean was taken from Mozambique and baptised in East Stonehouse in 1835. Not much is currently known about his life.

 

The video below introduces Thomas and the role of the British Navy in suppressing the slave trade in the 19th century.

 

You can find more stories on our YouTube.