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Wilberforce House

Birthplace and residence of William Wilberforce (1759-1833), MP for Hull and slavery abolitionist, whose anti-slavery bill was finally passed in 1807 after his tireless campaigning. The house has been a museum in his memory since 1903.

Address: 23-25 High St
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 1:30PM-4:30PM
Price: Free
Website: hullcc.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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