London is set to have its first memorial to the role of the transatlantic slave trade in building the wealth, power and prestige of Britain. The mayor’s office recently announced the design of a long-awaited monument, which will take the form of a giant bronze cowrie shell. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum has the story of the new monument’s significance.
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