African drummers and gospel singers will entertain crowds at the opening of a free art exhibition to commemorate 200 years since the end of the Transatlantic slave trade on Thursday evening at 7 pm.

The Dominion Arts Education Centre will hosting the “Bicentenary of the Abolition of The Slave Trade” until 14 December. The photographic exhibition, in partnership with human rights group Anti-Slavery International, includes images portraying the everyday life of slaves.

The exhibition will be opened the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the London Borough of Ealing. There will also be a speaker from Anti-Slavery International and a documentary screening by Steve Taylor on "Africa's Greatest Resource".

Linda Singh, centre manager, said: “This exhibition is an opportunity to increase our knowledge about the Transatlantic slave trade and remember those who suffered and campaigned for the abolition, as well as how we can help erase slavery from today’s society.

“This is an exhibition for people of all ages but will be of particular interest to school children as teaching about the Transatlantic slave trade is part of the new National Curriculum."

Aidan McQuade, director of Anti-Slavery International added: “We hope this exhibition will help to inform the public and inspire them to take action against slavery past and present.”

The exhibition, which includes a documentary screening, will be open to the public every day from 10am-4pm.