Can You Spot the Secrets in Bristol's Streets?

Join us, the Breakaway Bravehearts, as we delve into the silent and dark history of Bristol's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. In this first part of our two-part series, we team up with historian Rob Collin on his detailed Bristol Slave Trade Walk to uncover the city's deep connections to this tragic chapter of history. Bristol's rise as a major international port came at a heavy cost, intertwined with the inhumane practice of slavery. Rob takes us through the city's development, from John Cabot's explorations to the consumer-driven slave economy that fuelled Britain's wealth. As we walk through the streets, we reflect on how these past injustices resonate with modern issues like fast fashion and exploitative labour. Embark on a historical tour of Bristol's dark past with this video. Learn about the city's troubling history, including the Sugar Act of 1764 and more. Explore Bristol's hidden secrets and uncover the stories that shaped this city. In Part 2, we'll explore Bristol's recent confrontations with its past, including the toppling of Edward Colston's statue and the ongoing dialogue around the city's historical narrative. But for now, immerse yourself in the hidden stories of Bristol, where commerce and morality collide, and discover the origins of attitudes that still impact society today. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss Part 2! Chapters: 00:00 A message from Rob Collin and your hosts 01:02 We look at a thousand years of History 03:06 Commerce and Trade: The Spanish influence on Bristol. 06:43 England gets addicted 11:45 The result of the addition and the slave triangle 19:49 The Age of Enlightenment, or was it? 28:42 The height of the slave trade, the abolition and what were people thinking? 34:08 Introducing Edward Colston and family 38:00 Compensation Package provided, shocking. 42:33 Promoting the wrong philanthropist: the cleansing of a slave trader. 49:42 Find out about Part 2 and what changes after 2017. For the full, unedited video of Rob's tour, join us on Patreon: patreon.com/BreakawayBravehearts Link to Rob's Website: https://www.robcollinguide.co.uk/bris... Link to Image Credits & Rob's Resources: https://www.breakawaybravehearts.com/... Instagram:@breakawaybravehearts Tiktok: @breakawaybravehea Link to Image Credits: https://www.breakawaybravehearts.com/... #bristol, #colestin, #colston, #edwardcolston, #englishhistory, #historical, #tour, #history, #slaveeconomy, #slavetrade, #sugaract1764, #transatlanticslavetrade, #bristoltravel, #bristolcity, #citytour, #edwardcoulston, #bristoluk, #bristolthingstodo, #discoverbristol, #historicaltour, #whattoseeinbristol, #statue, #blackhistory, #africanamerican #africanhistory, #bestthingstodoinbristolengland, #blacklivesmatter, #visitbristol, #historyofslavery, #bristoldaytrip