Empty Plinth of the Colston Statue in Bristol
After protestors toppled a statue of a 17th-century slave trader, the pedestal where it once stood remains unoccupied. Bristol, England

šŸ“œ Bronze statue of Edward Colston, a 17th-century slave trader, toppled by protestors in 2020. šŸ” Plinth remains empty, its future uncertain, a site of ongoing debate.

Why Go

āœŠ Witness a significant site of Black Lives Matter protest history and a powerful symbol of protest and historical reckoning.
šŸ¤” Reflect on historical memory and public monuments.
šŸ–¼ļø See a site that has hosted temporary art displays.
šŸ“š Learn about Bristol's complex history with the transatlantic slave trade.

Why Avoid

šŸš« May be a sensitive or controversial site for some

Tips

šŸ“ Located on a street still bearing Colston's name.
šŸ›ļø The toppled statue is displayed at M Shed museum.
šŸ¤” The future of the plinth is still debated, with many believing it should remain empty with an explanatory plaque.

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