 Christina Horvath and myself will headline the Clevedon LitFest, Celebration of the Book, on Sat 2 November. I'll be hosting a conversation exploring the publication process, talking about our individual contributions and why we did it. Do join us!
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 Nineteen diverse and distinctive voices in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the toppling of the Colston statue in Bristol. As the dust gathers on the now recumbent statue, a museum artefact, here are timely commentaries. Insights and experiences in the memoryscape seeking to enrich and transform an uncomfortable heritage through empathy and creativity. Multiple perspectives from academics, artists, activists and heritage professionals, contribute ideas and strategies towards re-telling obscured stories and getting unheard voices heard. A series of free event, opportunities to hear from some of the creatives, academics and heritage professionals who contributed to this book. Bath: Tuesday 15 October. 19.00-20.30 Widcombe Social Club Tickets:: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-the-dead-silence- book-launch-tickets-1007930385917 Bristol: Wednesday 16 October 14.30 and 19.00 M-Shed Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol. BS1 4RN Walk: Walking and asking questions in Bristol about memory, silence and the legacies of forgetting Tickets: https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/ walking-tour-breaking-the-dead-silence/ Book Launch: 19.00-20.30 Tickets: https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-shed/ book-launch-breaking-the-dead-silence/  The book is available as a free download but if you would like to get your own hard copy at a significant discount the code is 27BREAKING , valid until the end of October from the publishers website:
Breaking the Dead Silence Engaging with the Legacies of Empire and Slave-Ownership in Bath and Bristol’s Memoryscapes. |
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