Edward Colston

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'It was such a peaceful and sombre protest' - Bristol riots three years on

It’s been three years since Edward Colston’s statue was pulled down and thrown in the harbour during Black Lives Matter protests.

8 Jun

Bristol streets named after Edward Colston won't be changed

Bristol City Council said changes cannot happen without 'overwhelming support from property owners'.

1 Jun

Human rights no defence to ‘violent’ Colston statue toppling

The Court of Appeal has given a ruling on legal issues arising out of the prosecution of the so-called Colston Four, who were cleared by a jury

28 Sept 2022

Toppling of Colston statue was 'violent act', court told

School founded by slaver trader Edward Colston announces new name

What Edward Colston's empty plinth will be used for

Bristol street 'renamed Colston Four Road' following statue toppling

The suggested wording for a new plaque on Edward Colston statue plinth

Colston statue should stay in a museum, public survey says

Attorney General considering referring Colston case to Court of Appeal

‘A crime was committed’ - Police chief on Colston 4 investigation

Statue of Edward Colston set to be removed from museum display

The Colston Arms changes name permanently

'I knew Bristol wanted it' - Colston protester tells trial

'Someone should have listened' - Colston protester tells court