imperialism

#173

Edward Colston Statue in Bristol

UK

By Contested Histories Initiative • 2024-12-06

Resolved Relocation Removed Slavery Contextualisation imperialism 173

The legacy of Edward Colston, a Bristol-born merchant and Royal African Company executive, involves a complex history relating to local politics, educational institutions, and organisations in Bristol. For many years, the Society of Merchant Venturers, which held significant influence over local heritage policy-making, curated and protected the Colston legacy. At… Read More

#167

Rhodes Statue at Oriel College in Oxford, England

UK

By Contested Histories Initiative • 2024-09-23

Unresolved Contextualisation 167 imperialism

In 2015, the student organisation Rhodes Must Fall in Oxford was established to protest against the statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes at Oriel College. The initial two-year campaign led to promises from Oriel to contextualise the monument, which ultimately went unfulfilled. The campaign was reignited in June 2020… Read More

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imperialism

Edward Colston Statue in Bristol

UK

By Contested Histories Initiative • 2024-12-06

Rhodes Statue at Oriel College in Oxford, England

UK

By Contested Histories Initiative • 2024-09-23

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