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The 1823 Demerara Slave Rebellion: Betrayal on the Eve of Emancipation
In 1823, a carefully planned slave rebellion in the British colony of Demerara (now Guyana) was betrayed from within. This episode explores the uprising led by Jack Gladstone and his father Quamina, the role of missionary John Smith who was accused of inciting the revolt, and the brutal aftermath that saw hundreds executed. We examine the colony's sugar plantations, the oppressive conditions that sparked the rebellion, and how the event influenced the British abolitionist movement. Learn about the key figures—Governor John Murray, the 'Daddy' Quamina, and the enslaved drivers…
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