There has been several individuals who have facilitated the Britain abolition. I would like to take a moment and introduce you to some while also sharing some key movements that also played in it.

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Abolition of Slave Trade in Britain
Introduction
For numerous years, Britain was in the forefront apropos of its perpetration of trading Africans as slaves. They accrued heightened profits based on labor from these helpless African folk. The early 19th century, 1807, was fortunate to witness an abolition of slave trade in the nation. It was interesting to come across abolitionists of African descent that assisted these Briton abolitionists to eliminate slave trade in the region. In addition to individual abolitionists, there were also movements that facilitated the process of eradicating slave trade in Britain.
Scope of Abolitionists
As mentioned, Africans were also part of the individuals that struggled to abolish the slave trade. These instances depict the diverse nature of abolitionists in Britain. Additionally, they also engaged in various professional practices; only uniting as a result of common goals in the wake of slavery. Most people would expect all of them to be affiliated with political knowledge due to its relationship with slavery. Some of these abolitionists were lawyers, preachers, business individuals, former slaves, and politicians, among others. Despite their salient differences, these individuals understood the evils nature of slavery hence strived to eliminate it from Britain (Drescher 142). Its prevalence was so intense that these abolitionists were not fazed regardless of the firm opposition and violence directed toward them.

As a matter of fact, negative reactions made them stronger, encouraging these individuals to grow into groups by working together against the slave trade.
The race was also a non-issue in eliminating the prevalence of slave trade. African abolitionists such as Quobna Ottobah Cugoano and Olaudah Equiano were at the fore front in assisting these Britons in saving the Africans that were consumed by evils of the slave trade (Lamore 275). They were both, in fact, formers slave and active members of the British movement, as they endorsed their directives apropos of abolition. Working together as empowered Africans also changed the perception of Europeans about people of color. These abolitionists, in addition to fighting slavery, also improved the status of Africans in Britain. It is indeed impressive to observe that some enslaved Africans also fought for their freedom through constant rebellion and resistance, which was part of the abolitionist ideologies (Matthews 4-7). Incorporating both whites and people of color in slave trade abolition heightened the process because they shared different notions, which improved their ability to achieve a similar goal. It is also important to realize the influential nature of women in abolishing the slave trade, despite their minority status.
The Quaker Movement
Utilizing religious beliefs, the Quaker movement was the first one to commence abolition in Britain. Their argument inferred equality of all human beings, rendering the unfairness of exposing others to lesser treatment, as a result of the slave trade. They did not understand the concept of individuals owing other people when every person was created equally in God’s image. The Quakers began preaching equality as early as the mid-17 century when their instigator enlightened people on slavery’s evil nature. George Fox, the founder, and leaders of Quakers, also published a pamphlet that addressed the treatment of slaves.
He reiterated that slave owners should offer better working conditions so as improve the slaves’ productivity while humanizing them as well. A sequel to Fox’s work was responsible for handling the abolition of slavery in Britain. The publication was then followed by an utter denunciation of the slave trade by Quakers from 1727 to 1783 when a petition was signed against the inhumane practice. As the employed both religious and moral values, these Quakers were better placed in the abolishment of the slave trade in Britain. The affiliation with religion and Christianity improved their influence due to the existence of prominent Anglicans such as Philip Sansom and Granville Sharp. Other Quaker members that instigated abolition of slave trade in Britain included William Dillwyn, John Lloyd, George Harrison, Richard Phillips and George Harrison, among other members.
Phyllis Wheatley
As an African-American and poet, Wheatley was the first female abolitionist in Britain. She utilized her literary works to destroy the institution of the slave trade. Wheatley used both poems and books to integrate themes of oppression and slavery. Most of them are, in fact, inspired by her childhood events as a result of being kidnapped from Africa into America. Even in the midst of slave trade, Wheatley was lucky enough to succeed as an African-American poet and writer. She also experienced the evils of slavery thus; the abolitionist strived to use her poems to create awareness of blatant dehumanization and oppression (Shields & Eric 216).
Through these poetic works, as individuals empathize with Wheatley’s previous enslavement, they understand its evil nature. Not only do her poems depict the dehumanizing nature of slavery but they also show the nostalgic feelings experienced by Wheatley during the time. She yearned to be at home, a place where she did not undergo such uncouth and unequal treatment. As a staunch abolitionist, Phyllis Wheatley also preached against the slave trade in public forums such as meetings and debates. Such places often accommodated different people that understood the evils of slavery from Wheatley’s perspective. One of the abolitionist’s poems, addressing oppression and slave trade, was published in a newspaper hence showcasing Wheatley’s abolition ideologies through the media (Shields & Eric 216). It is quite evident that Phyllis Wheatley extended the abolitionist movement through her literary works of art. She was among the women whose voice was heard during the period of abolition in Britain.
Olaudah Equiano
As a former slave, Olaudah Equiano plays a significant role in the Britain abolition. Like Phyllis Wheatley and Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, Equiano utilized literary works to preach about slavery. He wrote an autobiography, capturing each atrocious moment during his enslavement. The abolitionist utilized writing as an avenue of reaching out of the British Parliament, urging them to eradicate the institution of slavery (Lamore 275). Like Wheatley, he was also sold as a slave at a tender age. Most of his childhood life was destroyed because of his horrific experiences as an enslaved Nigerian in Britain. Aware of the powerful nature of autobiographies and personal narratives, the abolitionist, used them as a channel for transformation.
When people viewed slavery though Equiano’s real-life experiences, they understood its dehumanizing nature. Such reactions improved his role in the Britain abolition movement. In addition to his autobiography, Equiano made numerous tours and trips spreading equality while disregarding the institution of the slave trade (Lamore 275). Just like Wheatley, the abolitionist also shared his sentiments during public meetings and lectures, thereby, touching different lives. Equiano received formidable support from his abolitionist allies that assisted him in marketing his book as well its significance in ending oppression from slavery. Equiano also utilized epistolary styles to promote his autobiographical narrative. Before the abolitionist’s death, he managed to capture different souls, turning them against accepting slave trade in Britain. They understood its evil nature and embarked on abolishing the practice completely. As a result of Equiano’s autobiography and role in abolitionism, most individuals acquired negative attitudes toward slavery hence, mobilizing other people to join in the campaign against slavery in Britain.
Women and Women Movements
In exploring female abolitionists, it is essential to acknowledge the existence of other females apart from Phyllis Wheatley. Women such as Lady Margaret Middleton were involved indirectly in the abolition process due to women’s inferior position at the time. Nonetheless, she used William Wilberforce as a vessel to pass her concerns about slavery to the people (Matthews 6). Middleton was among the females that strived to campaign against slavery despite their limited significance in Britain. Unlike Wheatley, Hannah More employed creativity in her literary works that castigated the institution of slavery.
The women in these movements also used physical symbols and emblems that portrayed their stand on slavery. Objects such as cameos were designed for these females as a way of spreading abolition in Britain. The symbols were supposed to create recognition within and without these women movements. In groups, with female leaders such as Elizabeth Heyrick, there was great progress in the abolition of slavery within Britain. Others such as Anne Knight were influenced by The Quaker Movement as a result of kinship. She was an active participant in the eradication of slavery through tours, public lectures and formation of societies campaigning against the institution. Knight, in examining the immoral nature of slave trade, may have employed ideas and notions acquired from The Quakers.
Additionally, these women movements also abolished slavery by boycotting the sale of products acquired from the slave trade. Sugar, for instance, was among the commodities that did not have any market due to the prevailing nature of slaves in its production. Shops, markets, and outlets that dispensed similar products to consumers were also warned by the women movements. Even if their influence was not considered significant during the time, these female abolitionists surpassed their male counterparts in eradicating slave trade. These women focused mainly on acquiring public support; realizing their importance in speeding up the anti-slavery campaigns in Britain.
Conclusion
Abolitionists in Britain included both individuals and movements. Their roles in eradicating slave trade are observed in different ways. While some of them utilized literary works as an avenue for preaching equality, other abolitionists used religion, public lectures, and tours, among others. These different channels intensified the relevance of anti-slavery campaigns in Britain. Former slaves also offered their input by offering the public information about their experiences in slavery. As a matter of fact, these autobiographies and testimonial narratives had the greatest impact in altering people’s beliefs about the slave trade. They managed to relate with the experiences of these abolitionists that empowered them to fight against dehumanization.
Consequently, more individuals were involved in the campaign against slave trade in America. The Quakers were also quite influential by invoking God’s name and religion in eliminating the trade of human beings. Integrating diversity in the abolition movement fastened the process of dealing with slave trade as a major concern in Britain. As ideas were acquired from different sexes, races and professionals, the campaigns managed to acquire varied details about abolition in Britain. These individuals and movements were indeed essential in facilitating the idea of boycotting slave trade in the region.
Works Cited
Drescher, Seymour. Econocide: British Slavery in the Era of Abolition. , 2010. Internet resource.
Lamore, Eric D. Teaching Olaudah Equiano’s Narrative: Pedagogical Strategies and New Perspectives. Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 2012. Internet resource.
Matthews, Gelien. Caribbean Slave Revolts and the British Abolitionist Movement. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State Univ. Press, 2006. Print.
Shields, John C, and Eric D. Lamore. New Essays on Phillis Wheatley. Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 2011. Print.