A free Webinar as part of the season of Regional History Talks in partnership with the Regional History Centre at the University of the West of England (UWE) and Bristol Museums.
Colston’s Last Journey is a work of soundart created by writer and poet Ralph Hoyte in response to the toppling of the statue of Edward Colston in June 2020. Its theme is Bristol and the Transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans.
Colston’s Last Journey is accessible through an app that can be downloaded on a smartphone for a self-directed tour around Bristol harbourside. The soundscape starts at the former Colston plinth where you immediately embark on the Sea of Woe. Afloat on this sea are the audio-ghosts of 9 actual ships which sailed from this very port in the 17th and 18th centuries. They were bound for the West Coast of Africa, then onwards to the New World. Each ship represents one particular aspect of this transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans. You can ‘board’ the ships and listen in to what they have to say. The audio-trail proceeds along the Arnolfini side of the quay, then crosses Pero’s Bridge to where the Colston statue was dumped in the water
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Colston’s Last Journey (Worldwide)
Roll out this walk thru version of Ralph Hoyte's Colston’s Last Journey work of soundart about Bristol and the Transatlantic Trafficking of Enslaved Africans anywhere in the world (iPhone; we're getting there for Android). For further info and to experience the work search colstonslastjourney.uk and follow the link to the 'worldwide' version.
Walking Off the Big Apple
The website "Walking Off The Big Apple" is dedicated to exploring New York City through carefully curated walking tours, emphasizing the intersection of urban geography, history, and cultural landmarks. It offers detailed itineraries and maps that guide users through various neighborhoods, connecting architectural features, public art, and site-specific stories to broader socio-cultural developments in the city. The content reflects a scholarly approach to walking as a method of spatial inquiry, highlighting how the layered urban environment embodies historical narratives and ongoing cultural transformations. In addition to route descriptions, the site provides contextual essays that delve into the evolution of New York’s urban landscape, including discussions on urban planning, public space usage, and the symbolism embedded in street layouts and building designs. By framing walking as both an experiential and educational practice, the platform situates itself within the tradition of psychogeography and urban studies, allowing users to engage with the city’s geography beyond conventional tourist perspectives.
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