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abolition Iolo Morganwg Poet Iolo Morganwg was an anti-slavery
campaigner First Minister Rhodri Morgan has called for Wales to
remember its contribution to the anti-slavery movement.  He said
the abolitionist cause was taken up by working class people and
eminent figures like poet Iolo Morganwg and preacher John Elias.
Mr Morgan also highlighted the links between the industrial
revolution in Wales and profits from the slave trade.  Events
are being held across Wales on Sunday to mark the 200th
anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Britain.  Mr Morgan
warned against pointing the finger of blame for slavery at
others.  "What we must guard against is smug self-satisfaction,"
he said.  "While the slave trade is mainly associated with the
ports of Bristol, London and Liverpool, it must be remembered
that the Welsh industrial revo