The statue was part of a push in the Victorian era to create mercantile heroes. Colston's slaving activities were conveniently glossed over.
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After years of inaction by authorities, protesters have forced the point – opening a new chapter in this monument's history.
What happens in Bristol could set an important precedent for councils to step up and defend their local community's interests.
As traffic slows down, research is gathering momentum.
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It's time for governments to put a stop to the twisted logic of gentrification.
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British mayors first appeared eight centuries before the current election campaigns.
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