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