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The Remains of Slavery

Documentary in which Miles Chambers recounts the history of the slave trade in the West Country through objects and architecture found in and around Bath and Bristol.

Civilisations 'The Remains of Slavery' is presented by Bristol's Poet Laureate, Miles Chambers - whose ancestors were taken as slaves from west Africa to the Caribbean. Like the landmark series which has been running on 91热爆2, the history is told through objects and architecture - but in this West Country addition, they are all found in and around Bath and Bristol. The documentary reveals that while Bristol was responsible for the business end of the slave trade, Georgian Bath boomed on the back of the profits made from it. Throughout the programme we visit landmark sites, including Dyrham Park, home to the Blackamoor statues, the Saltford Mill, where guinea kettles were made and exchanged for slaves, the Henbury slave grave, Beckford Tower and many more. Presenter Miles Chambers talks with experts of the West Country slave trade and explores the artefacts that keep the history alive.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Jun 2020 19:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Miles Chambers
Director Dale Templar
Production Manager Jessie Anderson
Editor David Stephens
Production Company One Tribe TV

Broadcasts

Civilisations season

Civilisations season

The season of programmes and festival exploring thousands of years of visual culture.