News and Talks
Alison speaks across the UK and abroad on Britain's entangled histories of slavery, empire and colonialism. To ask about a talk, please get in touch.
Past
International conference on reparatory justice
1 August 2026
Mauritius - This historic conference directly aligns with the African Union's 2026-2036 Decade on Reparations. It also responds directly to UN General Assembly resolution...
Norwich History Festival
24 August 2025
Norwich - Norfolk Women: From Abolition to the Vote. The Abolition Campaign to end slavery in the British Empire is said to have been the world's first successful human...
Memories from Independence Day in 1964
24 October 2024
Norwich - Alison is a supporter of Zambia Orphans Aid and has kindly shared her memories of taking part in Independence Day celebrations 60 years ago.
Inaugural talk
22 September 2023
The Forum, Norwich - A sell out talk in The Forum, Norwich, with the support of the Buxton family we are able to present a recording of Dr Alison Dow's talk so everybody can hear...