Bristol Transatlantic Slavery Walk

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Merchant trade has been the cornerstone of Bristol’s prosperity over many centuries and its involvement with the ‘Triangular Trade’ during much of the 18th century brought considerable wealth to the city. This tour will provide a history of Bristol as a port, explain how Bristol came to participate in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and discuss Edward Colston's divisive legacy to Bristol. The tour starts in the old port area in the city centre and continues via College Green and concludes in Queen Square.

Dates 12.00 noon from Sunday 7 April until Sunday 29 October 2024, except for during the Bristol Harbour Festival on Sunday 21 July. 

Departing from outside the Radisson Blu Hotel, Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4AY

Duration of walk 2.5 hours. Maximum numbers 12                     

Tickets: Adult £15 per person

*For the Bristol Walk Fest during May, adults will be charged at the reduced rate of £12.

Due to the duration of the walk no persons under 18.

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