London Reveals Design for First Memorial to Transatlantic Slavery Victims

The bronze sculpture, inspired by cowrie shells, will honor enslaved Africans and educate the public about Britain's role in the slave trade.

The memorial, named 'The Wake,' will be located at West India Quay and is set to be installed in 2026.
Designed by artist Khaleb Brooks, the sculpture will be seven meters tall and list the names of enslaved people inside.
The project is backed by £500,000 from the mayor's office but will require additional private donations.
An educational program about slavery will accompany the memorial to foster broader conversations on the subject.
Previous efforts to establish a slavery memorial in London were unsuccessful due to lack of government funding.