The Colston Statue: What Next? ‘We are Bristol’ History Commission - Full Report

Cole, Tim; Burch-Brown, Joanna; Sobers, Shawn; Burton, Edson; Tinknell, Estella; Costley, Nigel; Poole, Steve

Abstract

In the summer of 2021, the ‘We are Bristol’ History Commission consulted with the public about the future of the Colston statue and the Colston plinth. People had a chance to see the statue and learn about its history in a temporary display at the M Shed museum, as well as view the display online. Alongside the display was a survey that invited people from Bristol and beyond to share their views on a number of questions. Almost 14,000 people filled out the survey. The Mayor asked the History Commission to review the consultation and offer a number of recommendations in the light of it. This report summarizes the findings and also suggests what might happen next.

• Report Type: Research Report
• Acceptance Date: Jan 27, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Feb 3, 2022
• Publication Date: Feb 3, 2022
• Deposit Date: Feb 8, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 18, 2022
• Keywords: colston statue slavery slave trade bristol protest museum history
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/9004543
• Publisher URL: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/policies-plans-strategies/we-are-bristol-history-commission