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Bookmark or Share- Statue of Edward Colston - WikipediaThe statue of Edward Colston is a bronze statue of Bristol-born merchant and trans-Atlantic slave trader Edward Colston (1636–1721). It was created in 1895 by the Irish sculptor John Cassidy and was formerly situated on a plinth of Portland stone in a public space known as "The Centre" in Bristol, until it was toppled by anti-racism ...
- Edward Colston - WikipediaEdward Colston (2 November 1636 – 11 October 1721) was an English merchant, slave trader, philanthropist, and Tory Member of Parliament. Colston followed his father in the family business becoming a sea merchant, initially trading in wine, fruits and textiles, mainly in Spain, Portugal and other European ports.
- Who was Edward Colston and why was his Bristol statue toppled?Martin Farrer. Mon 8 Jun 2020 02.07 EDT. The statue of slave trader Edward Colston that was toppled from its plinth and pushed into the docks by protesters has long caused anger and divided...
- Path of resistance: a timeline of protest against Edward ColstonPath of resistance: a timeline of protest against Edward Colston. Key dates, from a clergyman speaking out in 1921 to the 2022 trial verdict that cleared protesters. Damien Gayle. Wed 5 Jan 2022...
- Who was Edward Colston and why is Bristol divided by his legacy?8 June 2020. Dave Betts. The statue of Edward Colston in Bristol "is a constant reminder of his inhumanity", says poet Miles Chambers. By Pamela Parkes. BBC News. This article was first published...
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