The English abolished slavery long before the US did– in 1833. But in 1772, the Mansfield case had already decided that slavery was unsupported by English law.
Post 1833, English colonies freed slaves and set up ships at African ports to stop slaves from being taken from Africa.
In pre BC Victoria, Governor Douglas invited former US slaves to set up farms and businesses, welcoming anyone willing to work hard and build a thriving community.
Likely, it was extra important to him as he was the son of a former slave and a wealthy Scotsman.
Yes, they had their own issues with injustices toward children and the poor, but kudos to England for their fight against slavery.
This has been your Tuesday not so trivial trivia.