Edward Colston’s remains likely to stay at Bristol church that could become community space

A Bristol church that has stood empty for years may reopen as a community space, with the remains of a notorious slave trader buried inside likely to stay undisturbed. The decision follows the relocation of the man’s statue after protests, raising questions about how historical legacies are preserved in public spaces. Authorities confirm the bones will remain in their current resting place within All Saints, now slated for a new purpose. The move reflects ongoing debates over how cities reconcile their past with modern uses of heritage sites.

Exclusive: Slave trader is interred at All Saints, which may be given a change of use after being closed for yearsBones of the enslaver Edward Colston are likely to remain interred in a church in Bristol if and when the currently unused building is given a new lease of life as a community resource, it has emerged.The dean of Bristol, the Very Rev Mandy Ford, said Colston’s remains would probably stay where they were in All Saints church on one of Bristol’s busiest streets. Continue reading...