hereIn a statement, Historic England said it had been engaged in “local conversations” about how the statue could be reinterpreted to tell “the full story”.“We recognise that the statue was a symbol of injustice and a source of great pain for many people,” a spokesman said.“Whilst we do not condone the unauthorised removal of a listed structure, we recognise and understand the emotion and the hurt that public historical commemoration can generate and we encourage Bristol City Council to engage in a city-wide conversation about the future of the statue.“We are here to offer guidance and support but believe the decision is best made at a local level – we do not believe it must be reinstated.”.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk