Rediscovered baptism record sheds light on the life of an enslaved teenager in 18th-century Manchester
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Rediscovered baptism record sheds light on the life of an enslaved teenager in 18th-century Manchester

2 hours ago · Originally published 5 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Baptism record at Manchester Cathedral offers insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era Eng…
A parish record from 1798 detailing the baptism of a 14-year-old girl named Indiana Mundi has been rediscovered at Manchester Cathedral. The entry provides a rare look at the lives of Black people in Georgian England, and the cathedral now plans to honour Indiana and others with a permanent memorial.
Source: The Guardian UK Greater Manchester
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