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Bristol Slave Trade Walk
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Provided by: Rob Collin Guide
Address: 29 Valley Gardens, Nailsea North Somerset BS48 2JD
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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, Park Street, Bristol Cathedral, Pero’s Bridge, and Queen Square. The Bristol Slave Trade walk is conducted every Sunday (except for Bristol Harbour Festival on Sunday 21 July 2024) at 12 noon from Sunday 7 April 2024 and finishing Sunday 27 October 2024. Price for adults £15. The meeting point for the start of the walk is outside the entrance to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4BY. Duration of walk 2.5hrs. The Bristol Slave Trade walk will feature as part of Bristol Walk Fest in May 2024. Price for adults reduced to £12 during May. 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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