https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-52962356 an interesting story if you have 5 minutes, many more to follow most having been involved in transporting African slaves to the Americas…….. and a few Banks are worried because turns out they funded the ships!
I read the article. Thanks for sending it. I had seen the video earlier and I completely agree with bringing it down. It is absolutely an affront to people whose ancestors were enslaved. I’m not sure what the process is like there, but here, there’s loads of paperwork as well as conversation that usually ends up with the statues still standing. Putting them in a museum is a sound idea. I’m not for removing history, but schools named after racist individuals and statues like the one that was toppled are “an affront” to people who look like me.
I’ve enjoyed learning about Britain’s colonial past and yes Colston’s statue had to come down no excuses. There’ll be more because GB’s colonial empire covered a third of the Globe, lol we walked into other’s countries and took them as our own……… and don’t be surprised to hear the Cullinan diamond being retuned to Zimbabwe lol after we stole it from Rhodesia.
‘Gone With The Wind’ the highest grossing movie of all time has been removed from HBO, black lives matter will change the world forever….. kinda interesting turn of events don’t you think.
My hubby just told me about that. I honestly think that’s not the answer either lol To quote my husband, “If you don’t want to watch GWtW, then don’t.” I’m not sure what removing it has done…what do you think?
Over hear across the Pond for want of another phrase lol ‘the s*** has hit the fan! Historic (questionable) bronze statues have been removed, several popular TV series taken down, colonial buildings to be renamed……. but censorship, the air brush sanitising of historical events makes me extremely nervous.
LOL I hear you. I think the statues being taken down are fine, because we can still access history through books and documentaries (I mean as long as those don’t go anywhere). But I know what you’re saying. We’re crossing a fine line.
omg — can never understand how that racist bigoted chauvinistic everything stupid & bad book & film are so revered. ok, then Mr. Garland, good point, which is that why the heck haven’t they already self-whatever-ed?…
sorry — I tend to get passionate over fiction — too many classes with women who love that stupid thing… always makes me wonder whether it’s warped their brains. so when your follower mentioned the good news, was swept away lol tho I can understand what your husband says…
What an incredibly inspiring slideshow, Katherin. It probably doesn’t capture an iota of the energy and emotion you felt being there in person taking these photos.
That’s a peculiar comment. I know you mean well but being the contrarian that I am, his last breath has been taken. May those he left behind be able to do so in peace, on this earth and not beneath it.
K E Garland 
sorry, Kathy, couldn’t see the slide show — but the meaning, I think, is well conveyed with just the one picture. upsetting in so many ways…
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Aw man! It’s a really good slide show, if I do say so myself lol thanks anyway 💜
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it must be good if we got so much out of the one photo — & your wonderful prose
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-52962356 an interesting story if you have 5 minutes, many more to follow most having been involved in transporting African slaves to the Americas…….. and a few Banks are worried because turns out they funded the ships!
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I’ll take a look soon.
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I read the article. Thanks for sending it. I had seen the video earlier and I completely agree with bringing it down. It is absolutely an affront to people whose ancestors were enslaved. I’m not sure what the process is like there, but here, there’s loads of paperwork as well as conversation that usually ends up with the statues still standing. Putting them in a museum is a sound idea. I’m not for removing history, but schools named after racist individuals and statues like the one that was toppled are “an affront” to people who look like me.
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I’ve enjoyed learning about Britain’s colonial past and yes Colston’s statue had to come down no excuses. There’ll be more because GB’s colonial empire covered a third of the Globe, lol we walked into other’s countries and took them as our own……… and don’t be surprised to hear the Cullinan diamond being retuned to Zimbabwe lol after we stole it from Rhodesia.
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🤦🏽♀️😂
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‘Gone With The Wind’ the highest grossing movie of all time has been removed from HBO, black lives matter will change the world forever….. kinda interesting turn of events don’t you think.
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My hubby just told me about that. I honestly think that’s not the answer either lol To quote my husband, “If you don’t want to watch GWtW, then don’t.” I’m not sure what removing it has done…what do you think?
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Over hear across the Pond for want of another phrase lol ‘the s*** has hit the fan! Historic (questionable) bronze statues have been removed, several popular TV series taken down, colonial buildings to be renamed……. but censorship, the air brush sanitising of historical events makes me extremely nervous.
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LOL I hear you. I think the statues being taken down are fine, because we can still access history through books and documentaries (I mean as long as those don’t go anywhere). But I know what you’re saying. We’re crossing a fine line.
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You heard about ‘slaver’ Edward Colston’s then, amazed that it’s remained erect for so long.
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omg — can never understand how that racist bigoted chauvinistic everything stupid & bad book & film are so revered. ok, then Mr. Garland, good point, which is that why the heck haven’t they already self-whatever-ed?…
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I think that book especially bugs me because ostensiblly sane, literary people love it…
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You feel very strongly about this one.
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sorry — I tend to get passionate over fiction — too many classes with women who love that stupid thing… always makes me wonder whether it’s warped their brains. so when your follower mentioned the good news, was swept away lol tho I can understand what your husband says…
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What an incredibly inspiring slideshow, Katherin. It probably doesn’t capture an iota of the energy and emotion you felt being there in person taking these photos.
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Oh for sure Judy. I just posted on social media that I am not about this protest life. It’s way too emotional.
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…and thank you ❤
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That’s certainly a powerful sign. Those numbers don’t lie. RIP, George Floyd.
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There were so many. For some reason, the slideshow isn’t showing 😩I’ll have to post individual photos.
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Sorry, I referred to the cover photo. The slideshow is working, too. Sorry.
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Whew! I thought it wasn’t lol thanks for letting me know.
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Don’t worry about it. Haha! No problem.
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May he breathe in peace.
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For sure.
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That’s a peculiar comment. I know you mean well but being the contrarian that I am, his last breath has been taken. May those he left behind be able to do so in peace, on this earth and not beneath it.
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I thought it was odd, too, at first. I suppose I was thinking her answer was more spiritual, like now he can breathe at ease in spirit.
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Hmmm…I was actually disturbed by it. I don’t think people always know what to say. Doesn’t make it any less disturbing, however.
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