Little-known or remarkable facts about William Wilberforce and the Century of Reform.
Richard V. Pierardif they didn’t solve every social problem, at least Wilberforce and fellow-reformers made life bearable for millions.
Mark GalliThe most malignant evil of the British Empire ceased largely because of the faith and persistence of William Wilberforce.
Christopher D. HancockThe Clapham Sect was one of the most elite and effective bands of Christian social reformers—ever.
Bruce HindmarshThe Christian History Timeline by Sarah Williams.
Sarah WilliamsLord Shaftesbury and William Gladstone, like Wilberforce, had Christ in their hearts and politics in their blood.
Kevin Charles BelmonteChristian ministry in the “pestilent heathen byways” of the inner city.
Donald M. LewisWhether on her feet or from her sickbed, Florence Nightingale worked to save lives.
Kelvin D. CrowThe first Sunday schools were not for respectable and well-mannered children of believers.
Kelvin D. CrowKey evangelicals who distrusted Catholics and Jews argued for their civil rights.
John WolffeWomen’s prisons were hellish places before Elizabeth Fry started working there.
Danny DayChildren were perhaps the most mistreated people in England.
Penelope CarsonWhat 19th-century British reformers teach us about Christian social action today.
John WolffeMore information on William Wilberforce & the Century of Reform.
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