During the 17th and 18th centuries, the city of Liverpool was a central hub for the African slave trade. This port city became integral to the triangular trade system, which involved the exchange of enslaved Africans, raw materials, and manufactured goods among Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Liverpool merchants and shipbuilders played crucial roles in this brutal trade, leading to significant economic growth for the city and contributing to the wealth of Britain as a whole. The legacy of this trade has long-lasting effects, influencing social, economic, and racial dynamics in both the UK and the former colonies.