Edward Colston, the man whose statue was unceremoniously taken down in Bristol and hurled into the waters at Bristol Docks, accrued much of his wealth from the transatlantic slave trade. However, Edward Colston was just one of many public figures who grew rich off the exploitation of others. Rather than just being a focus for blame, hatred and demands for reparation, figures like Colston are central to a wider discussion about how Britain’s colonial past should be acknowledged and the ways in which it should be represented.

This podcast compliments the future publication ‘The Merchants of Bristol.’ However, the previous podcast episode ‘Constantinople 1453-a catalyst for European trade’ and current publication ‘Caribbean Rush’ (available on the website or through this link https://mybook.to/CaribbeanRushpaperbk) both provide great additional contexts for this podcast.

You can also continue your learning journey about the topic by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l70SI9I1UPk

Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey about Britain's colonial past. She asks the question 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' and invites you as the listener to explore possible answers.

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