This plinth in Bristol city centre once supported a statue of slave trader, but also philanthropist, Edward Colston. Long regarded as controversial, it gave rise to strong emotions both from those believing it should be removed and those who felt it should stay in situ but with appropriate explanatory historical information.

Whilst the plinth remains, the statue itself was pulled down and defaced by protestors in June 2020 and is now housed in the city’s M Shed museum.