Edward Colston: Last News

Star Wars inspired statue has been removed from the plinth that once housed a tribute to slave trader Edward Colston.In 2020, protesters in Bristol used ropes to pull down the bronze statue of Edward Colston, a prominent 17th Century slave trader, as local artists described its presence as “a metaphor for how racism operates; Ever present, but often in the background.”Massive Attack welcomed the removal by anti-racism protesters saying that it “should never have been a public monument”.Last year, four of the people allegedly involved were cleared of criminal damage in court.However yesterday (April 7), a statue of a battle droid from the Star Wars franchise was discovered on the empty plinth. Created by local artist Simon Francis Thomas, the statue was set to be displayed for “three days on the controversial plinth” to coincide with the Star Wars Celebration event taking place in London.A post shared by Simon francis thomas (@lost_in_carcosa) However, less than 24 hours after it appeared, the figure was removed.“Thanks for all the love.

the Guardian reported on Thursday.De Koning’s study, which began in October, is co-sponsored by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent nonprofit that manages several monarchy-owned sites in London and Northern Ireland. Her research is due to wrap up in fall 2026.In a statement obtained by The Post, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said that the king takes this work “profoundly seriously,” repeating his message to Commonwealth leaders in Rwanda last year: “I cannot describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many, as I continue to deepen my own understanding of slavery’s enduring impact.”“That process has continued with vigor and determination since His Majesty’s accession,” the palace rep continued, adding that researchers would be granted access to the royal collections and archives.

King Charles III is helping a research project about the monarchy and slavery.

King Charles is supporting an investigation into the British royal family’s ties to slavery.

Clarkson’s Farm presenter Jeremy Clarkson spoke about his concerns for the Natural History Museum in a recent column.The farming star spoke about the way he felt young people were treating historical artefacts under the title “we can’t rewrite history”.Jeremy, 61, spoke about his admiration for the London landmark in a column for The Sun. He wrote: “I have always believed that the Natural History Museum in London is the most jaw-dropping building in the entire world.“But when I drove past it this week, I was struck by the alarming fact that it was built in Victorian times by a country which had become rich thanks in no small part to the slave trade.“There’s not much we can do about that today however, except hope and pray that some students don’t come in the night and throw it into the River Thames.”The former Top Gear presenter went on to joke that Stonehenge would face the same fate as the statue of Edward Colston did in Bristol during lockdown. “They could probably lob Stonehenge in there too, on the basis those enormous rocks were not carried from Wales to Wiltshire by people who were paid a living wage,” Jeremy continued.“And, in light of what happened after a statue was thrown into Bristol Harbour recently, it would all be fully legal.”In June 2020, the statue of Edward Colston was hurled into the harbour as part of an anti-racism protest.The bronze of Colston, a 17th-century slave trader, was dragged through the streets of the city, triggering a national conversation on the legacy of Britain’s colonial past.The protests were part of the much larger Black Lives Matter movement, which swept over the world that summer following the unjust killing of George Floyd.Floyd was an African-American man who was murdered by a

The institutions that went on to become the University of Manchester received donations from donors with connections to slavery, a report has revealed.

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, reacted to news that four people who were accused of illegally removing a statue of Edward Colston in Bristol cleared of criminal damage.Sage Willoughby, Rhian Graham, Milo Ponsford and Jake Skuse were charged after the monument of the 17th Century slave trader was torn down and pushed into the harbourside last June during a Black Lives Matter protest in the city, and the Clarkson's Farm star appeared to wonder where actions like this would end.The four claimed the statue of the English merchant, who sold slaves, was a "hate crime" in itself.Sharing his views in his latest column for The Sun, The Grand Tour star pondered the future, while taking a swipe at former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who faced damaging anti-semitism scandals.Jeremy penned: "Four young people were acquitted this week of causing criminal damage, even though they admitted they were involved as the statue of a slave trader ended up in Bristol Harbour."They argued the statue itself was a “hate crime” and, obviously, the jury agreed with them."This, of course, means the statue of Sir Winston Churchill which stands in London’s Parliament Square will soon be at the bottom of the Thames.

Black Lives Matter protester that replaced the statue of slave trader Edward Colston has been taken down.

Colston’s statue was torn down and thrown in the harbour by protesters at an anti-racism march back in June, standing atop the plinth and raising her fist.Revealing that the statue has been removed, a spokesperson for Bristol City Council said: “This morning we removed the sculpture.

The Streets’ Mike Skinner has said he “shouldn’t have played at” Bristol venue Colston Hall.The space is named after former slave owner Edward Colston, but is set to be renamed later this year.Speaking to the Independent, Skinner said he felt “a bit guilty” about performing at the venue. “Massive Attack haven’t been playing there for years,” he said.

A man has been arrested after a statue of 17th Century slave trader Edward Colston was torn down during a protest in Bristol.Avon and Somerset Police say they have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of criminal damage following the incident.The bronze memorial, which has been in the city centre since 1985, was toppled during a Black Lives Matter protest on June 7, and dumped in Bristol Harbour.No arrests were made at the time but the force previously said it would be reviewing footage of a "small group of people" who were filmed pulling down the statue with ropes.Avon and Somerset Police say their investigation is ongoing.At least 5,000 people packed into the College Green area of Bristol last month to protest in light of the death of

A pub in Bristol that was named after Edward Colston has a new temporary name - and it's rather amusing.

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It started with a few tugs at some rope and ended with a splash.For many, the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol last weekend marked a watershed moment.There’s no doubt that, by his involvement in the transportation of 84,000 men, women and children from Africa to the Americas as slaves, 19,000 of whom died on the journey, the 17th-century merchant caused untold misery.It’s a pain that is acutely felt to this day and led to Colston’s bronze memorial being torn from its plinth at the Black Lives Matter demonstration on Sunday.Residents have been campaigning for years to have the figure removed by the council due to Colston's significant involvement in the slave trade.In the wake of the incident, a website called Topple the

The statue of slave trader Edward Colston has been fished out of Bristol Harbour early this morning by the council.Shortly after 6am, Bristol City Council shared video footage of a salvage crew retrieving the smeared figure and said that it is being '"taken to a secure location".They added that the statue needed to be removed to operate the working harbour, and that it will later form part of their museums collection.The bronze memorial was torn down from its plinth at the Black Lives Matter demonstration on Sunday.A large group of protesters pulled it down with rope before toppling it into the city's water.The removal came some years after residents had been campaigning to have the 17th century figure removed by the council due to

before the UK lockdown was implemented back in March.A new campaign is now aiming for Jeff to be immortalised in the Bristol venue’s name when it re-opens after a major redevelopment.At present, it is named after Edward Colston, a prominent 17th Century slave trader who has been a controversial figure in the city for many years.The petition, which has been signed by more than 1700 people, calls for the venue to be named ‘Big Jeff Hall’ when it re-opens in 2021 following a £48.8 million transformation.Speaking to NME about the campaign that’s being run in his honour, Jeff said: “Part of me feels flattered, but there’s also a part that feels overwhelmed.

protests continue to take place across the US and around the world after George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed in Minneapolis on May 25 when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes and ignored the man’s pleas that he couldn’t breathe.Colston Hall is named after Edward Colston, a prominent 17th Century slave trader who has been a controversial figure in the city of Bristol for many years.

tearing down Edward Colston’s statue is ‘funny af’ while Jason Momoa has also sent praise.Colston, who was born in Bristol in 1636, was an English merchant and member of Parliament and philanthropist, whose wealth came mainly to his links to the slave trade.The Star Wars actor confessed he was feeling ‘petty’ and didn’t hide that he enjoyed hearing about it.He tweeted on Monday ‘Anytime someone mentions the statue ….’ along with a GIF of Ryan Gosling laughing.The star also had some choice words for one of his followers who felt they should advise him to ‘be careful’.They said: ‘Be careful my man, because you’ve got the power to do tremendous good and tremendous evil.Anytime someone mentions the statue ….

Rachel Riley, 34, is often vocal on Twitter as she talks openly about social issues.The Channel 4 presenter reacted to a social media user after they shared a video of the protesters pulling down a statue of Edward Colston, a 17th Century slave trader, who has been a source of controversy in the city for many years.In view of her 664,000 Twitter followers, Rachel took the opportunity to respond to a user who addressed the protest as she retweeted their post.The person in question wrote: "I don't think we should have statues of slave traders.

Ice Cube has posted an impassioned response to images of Black Lives Matter protesters toppling a statue of Edward Colston in Bristol.

Black Lives Matter protesters have pulled down a statue of a 17th century slave trader in Bristol.