Join the Breakaway Bravehearts as we continue our historical journey through Bristol with Rob Collin in Part 2 of his Bristol Slave Trade Walk. In this video, we dive into how Bristol began confronting its troubling past in 2017, with the toppling of the Edward Colston statue and a growing recognition of the city’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
For Part 1 - which gives the full historical background to Bristol's involvement in the transatlantic Slave Trade see our video Bristol's Dark History: A historical tour of a troubling past.
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In this episode, Rob shares the challenges Bristol faced in addressing its dark history and the resistance he encountered while educating people on this sensitive topic. We also review the tour against our Social Tourism criteria, discussing the tour’s impact on social good, economic benefits, accessibility, and sustainability.
This in-depth exploration highlights how Bristol has become a learning city, encouraging open discussion on its history while balancing public memory and local pride. If you're a history enthusiast, planning a visit to Bristol, or interested in thought-provoking historical tours, this is a must-watch, and follows up on Part One which is a detailed look at how Bristol's involvement in the Slave Trade funded the city as it is today.
For those who want even more detail, Rob’s full unedited talk is available on our Patreon page, where we dig deeper into the topics covered in this walking tour.
Link: www.patreon.com/BreakawayBravehearts
Chapters:
00:00 - The statue is pulled down.
01:49 - What sparked it all
04:11 - Once action was taken
06:39 - Questioning history and how it is told.
09:49 - The politicians have their say.
11:04 - No agreements made yet
18:52 - A quote to follow by Professor David Olusoga.
20;06 - How Bristol now shows it's past and it's fresh thinking.
20:30 - BB STARS review - Social Good, Treasury, Accessibility, Relationships and Sustainability
22:41 - If we are going to understand our present, we have to understand our past
34:00 - Where Breakaway Bravehearts are going to next.
Link to Image Credits and Resources: www.breakawaybravehearts.com/videos/imagecredits
Link to Rob Collin's website: www.robcollinguide.co.uk/
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