Tag: Glad Colston's Gone

Seven people hold a large white banner with an image of Colston's statue being toppled. In theSeven people hold a large white banner with an image of Colston's statue being toppled. In the background is a mansion house. background is a mansion house.
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Society of Merchant Venturers Demo Shines Light on ‘Buried’ History

As hundreds of Bristolians queued across the city to buy Banksy t-shirts commemorating the toppling of Colston’s from his plinth, a small group gathered outside the headquarters of the society that allowed him to stay up there for so long.  When the statue was dredged from the water 18 months ago, it brought from the depths a hidden history of the institution that played a … Continue reading Society of Merchant Venturers Demo Shines Light on ‘Buried’ History

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Upcoming Protests in Bristol, December 2021

The festive period promises to be a restive one for Bristol with a schedule of protests running throughout advent.  No fewer than nine protests and vigils are planned over the coming weeks, with the Colston 4 trial and Police Bill developments taking centre stage.  If you know of a protest taking place that is not listed below, please contact thebristolactivist@protonmail.com. December 8 A vigil will … Continue reading Upcoming Protests in Bristol, December 2021

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One Year On, Glad Colston’s Gone

Bristolians gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the fall of the statue of Edward Colston, or the ‘de-twatting of the city centre’ as Pete the Temp, who was in attendance, put it The celebration, on June 7, took place at the former Colston plinth, now known by some as Emancipation Plinth, and was organized by Glad Colston’s Gone, a coalition of activist groups, artists, … Continue reading One Year On, Glad Colston’s Gone

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Vigil For Black Lives on College Green Marks One Year Since George Floyd Murder

A Vigil for Black Lives was held on College Green on Tuesday, May 25, marking one year since the murder of George Floyd by police in the US.  The murder, for which officer Derek Chauvin was ultimately charged, ignited protests across the world, and led to the toppling of the Edward Colston statue on June 7 last year. The Vigil was organized by Glad Colston’s … Continue reading Vigil For Black Lives on College Green Marks One Year Since George Floyd Murder

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