A Global Mission of Faith and Freedom: Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland
National Trust, Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
Samuel Ajayi Crowther (c.1809-1891) was a linguist, author, Christian missionary and the first African Bishop of the Anglican Church. As a young man he was liberated from a transatlantic crossing into slavery and settled in Sierra Leone. Sir Thomas Dyke Acland 10th baronet (1787-1871) was a philanthropist connected to a network of social reformers at home and across the British Empire. Crowther and Acland were connected by their Christian faith and their support for the anti-slavery movement. Both were active members of the Church Missionary Society. In 1851, letters from Samuel describes a stay at Killerton and attendance at meetings in Exeter. Family memory suggests that he may also have preached in the chapel, but we have found no firm evidence yet. This exhibition, housed in the Chapel at Killerton, explores the connections between the two men.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1100-1600
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
National Trust, Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
- Directions:
- For additional information visit, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
- Contact on day:
- Eileen Dillon
- Telephone number:
- +441392881345
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
This exhibition is housed in Killerton's Grade 1 listed Chapel. Unfortunately this building is not wheelchair accessible. However, a large print copy of the exhibition, a braille guide and a virtual tour including BSL can be viewed inside Killerton house.
Additional information
The last entry to the mansion, which houses the virtual tour of the exhibition is 1530. This exhibition is launching for Heritage Open Days, then will continue until 2 November, but normal admission charges apply from 14 September - 2 November.
