Category: History and heritage

The Colston statue: What next? Now – 5 september

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The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down on 7 June 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol. One year on, the statue now forms part of a new display at M Shed to start a city-wide conversation about its future. The statue is on display alongside a selection of placards from the protest as well as a timeline of key events leading up to 7 June 2020. As part of your visit, you will have the chance to complete a survey. M Shed want to hear your thoughts on what happened that day and what you think should happen next.

Rock and Roll Bristol Walking Tour 27 June – 5 September

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 27 June & 5 September
  • Time: 6 pm or  8 pm
  • Location: Various
  • Meeting point: N/A 
  • Cost: £6-£8
  • Booking instructions: book online via email

A fun walk around Bristol’s iconic music venues, past and present, and tales of the famous bands that played them. Advance Bookings are required.

Varekai (Wherever) with RWA Now – 1 October

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The RWA are taking a selection of vibrant and colourful artworks from their permanent collection to community venues across Bristol, as a pop-up exhibition, during the time that the RWA building is closed for renovation. The title, Varekai, is a Romani word meaning ‘wherever’. It comes from one of the paintings in the exhibition which depicts Le Cirque du Soleil performing a show of the same name. The exhibition comprises eight paintings that all have great energy, vibrancy and a distinct sense of the outdoors about them.

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour 25 June – 30 July

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 25 June onwards
  • Time: 8 pm – 9.30 pm
  • Location: Various locations across Bristol
  • Meeting point: College Green
  • Cost: £4-£9
  • Booking instructions: book online

Now in its 16th year, The Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour is back! As seen on “Most Haunted”, the fully outdoor 80 minute walk combines haunted buildings, TV locations and Bristol trivia. Advance Bookings are required due to the current ‘Rule of 6’ restriction. Private walks are available on a date to suit.

 

Avon Gorge Cruise on board The Matthew 3 – 18 July

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 3rd July onwards
  • Time: 7 am – 9 pm
  • Location: Avon Gorge
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £40
  • Booking instructions: book online

A three to four hour trip down the River Avon, under the Clifton Suspension Bridge and along the Avon Gorge to Pill and back. Look out into the river through one of the deepest locks in the world! 

Sounds of Sudan: Nabra + Ligeti Quartet 10 July

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 10 July
  • Time: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
  • Location: St.George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £13.50
  • Booking instructions: book online

Sounds of Sudan is an exciting, brand new collaboration between the Bristol based oud duo Nabra and one of the UK’s leading contemporary ensembles the Ligeti String Quartet. With songs from Khartoum, Omdurman, Darfur –

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Bristol Slave Trade Walk 11 July – 31 October

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  • Type of event: In-Person
  • Date: 11th July – 31st October
  • Time: 12pm-3pm
  • Location: various
  • Meeting point: Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Cost: £5-£10
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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 John Cabot’s statue by the Arnolfini.

The Life, Times and Death of Thomas Becket 13 July

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Marking the 850th anniversary of one of the most powerful figures of his times, this special exhibition at the British Museum presents Becket’s tumultuous journey from a merchant’s son to an archbishop, and from a revered saint in death to a “traitor” in the eyes of Henry Vlll more than 350 years later. The archbishop’s slaying and martyrdom transfixed the medieval world – and inspired some magnificently murderous art and artefacts that are still shocking today. The aim of the exhibit seems to be to get up close to the man, the murder and the legend through an array of objects associated with Becket such as illuminated manuscripts, some of which contain eye-witness accounts of the murder, jewellery and sacred reliquaries.

Festival of Archaeology 17 July – 1 August

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  • Type of event: Online
  • Date: 17 July – 1 August
  • Time: N/A
  • Location: Online
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: Free
  • Booking instructions: Book online  

This year the Festival of Archaeology is kicking off with the theme ‘Exploring Local Places’. Organisers are putting together archaeological events allowing you to explore your local community, stories and people that lived there.
What started off as a two-day festival has evolved into two weeks of exciting

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A Musical History of Modern Black Britain 21 July

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Join writer, teacher and music enthusiast, Jeffrey Boakye, in conversation about his new book Musical Truth: A Musical History of Modern Black Britain in 28 Songs. A playlist / history book with a twist, Boakye introduces key moments in Black British history through the lens of modern music. Learn about the ground-breaking musicians whose songs have changed the world and discover key moments in the Black British narrative.