Series 3 | A House Through Time

Duration: 59'12''

Synopsis

David Olusoga investigates the residents of an 18th-century house in Bristol, uncovering stories of piracy, an abandoned baby, a notorious political writer and a runaway slave.

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A house built on profits from the slave trade | A House Through Time

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BBC Two | 2020 | 5'20''

David Olusoga investigates the owner Number 10 Guinea Street, the prolific Bristol slave trader Edmund S...

An abandoned baby | A House Through Time

An abandoned baby | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 5'41''

David Olusoga tells the sad story of a baby called Martha who was found on the doorstep of 10 Guinea Street.

Black servants in wealthy households | A House Through Time

Black servants in wealthy households | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 5'24''

In 1759 a black man named Thomas ran away from 10 Guinea Street.

John Shebbeare | A House Through Time

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David Olusoga explores satirical cartoons made of 5 Guinea Street resident John Shebbeare.

Number 10 Guinea Street in Bristol | A House Through Time

Number 10 Guinea Street in Bristol | A House Through Time

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David Olusoga begins his investigation into the history of number 10 Guinea street in Bristol.

Sugar trade | A House Through Time

Sugar trade | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 3'31''

David Olusoga discovers more links between the residents of 5 Guinea Street and the slave trade, through the trade of sugar.

The end of the slave trade in Bristol | A House Through Time

The end of the slave trade in Bristol | A House Through Time

BBC Two | 2020 | 4'29''

David Olusoga investigates the end of the slave trade in Bristol.

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