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Toppled statue of slave trader goes on display in Bristol

A toppled statue of slave trader Edward Colston will go on public display at the M Shed museum in Bristol on Friday (4).

The bronze memorial to the 17th century merchant had stood in the city since 1895, but was pulled from its plinth during the Black Lives Matter demonstration on June 7 last year.


Then it was dragged through the city and then thrown into water at Pero's Bridge. After days its was recovered from the water by Bristol City Council before working on it for months to restore its previous state.

Now the statue being damaged after being pulled down, is unable to stand upright and would be displayed lying on a wooden stand.

We Are Bristol History Commission, which was set up after the protest is asking the public what to do next with the statue.

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The Mayor said Diwali celebrations in the “most famous square in the world” represent why London is the “greatest city in the world”.

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Sadiq Khan calls Diwali on the Square a festival of unity

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  • Sadiq Khan calls Diwali on the Square a “festival of unity” celebrating London’s diversity.
  • Thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square for music, dance, food and family-friendly activities.
  • Organised by Diwali in London Committee with Chinmaya Mission UK as chair.
  • Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande calls Diwali a symbol of India-UK friendship.

MAYOR of London Sadiq Khan described this year’s Diwali on the Square at Trafalgar Square as a festival of unity that brought hundreds of people together over the weekend.

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