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The University of Bristol: Our history and the legacies of slavery

Learn about the history of the University and its connections to historical slavery, or the labour of enslaved peoples.

Report sections

  • Introduction
  • Background to the research
  • The University's history
  • Key names: Colston, Fry, Wills and Goldney
  • Additional names
  • Next steps: using research to inform an inclusive future
  • Afterword: forms of restorative justice and recommendations
  • Case study: the Perivoli Africe Research Centre (PARC)
  • Selected bibliography
  • Contributors and acknowledgments

Download the 'Legacies of Slavery' report (PDF, 6,304kB)

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