Bristol Abolition Walk

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Starts
11:00 am Thu 4 May 2023
Ends
1:00 pm Thu 4 May 2023
Description

Discover the names and places concerned with Bristol’s 1000 year fight to end the city’s involvement in slavery, from Saxon times to the nineteenth century. From M Shed to the Colston plinth, a two hour journey through time, featuring some of the main characters who made this history happen. From African Freedom Fighters to international campaigners such as Thomas Clarkson, Mary Carpenter and Frederick Douglass.

Starting Point

M Shed main entrance between the cranes, BS1 4RN

Finishing Point

Colston plinth

Distance
1.5 miles
Duration
2 hours
Cost
Free
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Accessible toilets, Visually impaired friendly, Walk/event repeated during the festival, Wheelchair friendly

Booking Required
No
Walk Grade
Easy

Walk organiser

Published
Mon 13 March 2023
Last Updated
Mon 13 March 2023