The walk on the slave trade and its impact on Bristol, will incorporate the 1,000 year history of Bristol as a port, a summary history of Bristol’s participation in the English and British slave trade including the abolition of the slave trade in 1807 and the abolition of slavery in 1833, and reference to Bristol born Edward Colston, an official of the Royal African Company, and his divisive legacy to Bristol. The walk will take in the historic harbour of Bristol including the Floating Harbour, the City Centre, College Green and Bristol Cathedral. The Bristol Slave Trade walk is conducted fortnightly on Sundays (except for Sunday 18 May and Bristol Harbour Festival on Sunday 20 July 2024) at 12 noon from Sunday 6 April 2025 and finishing Sunday 19 October 2025. Price for adults £15. The meeting point for the start of the walk is outside the North Porch of Bristol Cathedral, College Green BS1 5TJ. Duration of walk 2.5hrs. Please contact the guide, Rob Collin, by phone 07825564067 or email rob.collin1@btinternet.com in the event of any questions. All refund enquiries direct to Rob Collin. No refunds in the event of cancellation within 24 hrs of walk.

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