Clapham Sect

The Clapham Sect was a religious and social reform group in early 19th-century Britain, centered around Clapham, London. Comprising clergy, prominent politicians, and activists, they advocated for social justice causes like the abolition of slavery, education reform, and animal welfare. Influenced by evangelical Christianity, they believed in moral improvement and societal progress through faith-based efforts. Their work significantly contributed to the movement that led to the abolition of the slave trade and, eventually, slavery itself in the British Empire. The Sect played a crucial role in shaping social conscience and reforms during that period.