when was slavery abolished in uk
In July 1833, a Bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire passed in the House of Commons, followed by the House of Lords on 1st August.There has been a lot of debate over the factors that contributed to the final success of the bill: 1  A change in economic interests.n July 1833, a Bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire passed in the House of Commons, followed by the House of Lords on 1st August. There has been a lot of debate over the factors that contributed to the final success of the bill: 1  A change in economic interests.