Catholic Community Supporting Breaking the Chains
Representatives of Bristol’s Catholic community joined HRH The Princess
Royal and Baroness Howell at the British Empire and Commonwealth
Museum, to take part in the opening of ‘Breaking the Chains’ - a
special exhibition commemorating the abolition of the slave trade act.
Clifton Diocese Interfaith Officer, Father Robert King, and Marie Hackett, a parishioner at city-centre parish, St Mary-on-the-Quay and a member of Bristol City Council’s Abolition 200 steering group, heard speeches by Meg Munn MP, Minister for Women and Equality and Bristol City Council Leader, Barbara Janke.
Father Robert King said, “I was delighted to take part in the opening of ‘Breaking the Chains’. It was especially good to meet some of the talented artists involved in creating this important exhibition and to talk about their vision: enabling dialogue about the legacies of the slave trade.
“I encourage as many as possible to visit the exhibition.”
‘Breaking the Chains’ forms the centrepiece of the Abolition 200 commemorations in Bristol. It is open every day from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and is conveniently located next to Bristol’s main train station - Temple Meads.
The groundbreaking exhibition presents authentic artefacts, film, music, photography, video and personal testimonies to provide visitors with an incredible multi-sensory experience.
Many events to mark this important anniversary have already taken place in Bristol. An ecumenical ‘people’s service’ held on the date King George III signed the Abolition of Slavery Act 200 years (25 March) took place in Bristol Cathedral. Right Reverend Declan Lang, Bishop of Clifton, gave a well-received address in front of a diverse audience including many from the city’s Catholic community.
Useful URL : http://www.empiremuseum.co.uk
Clifton Diocese Interfaith Officer, Father Robert King, and Marie Hackett, a parishioner at city-centre parish, St Mary-on-the-Quay and a member of Bristol City Council’s Abolition 200 steering group, heard speeches by Meg Munn MP, Minister for Women and Equality and Bristol City Council Leader, Barbara Janke.
Father Robert King said, “I was delighted to take part in the opening of ‘Breaking the Chains’. It was especially good to meet some of the talented artists involved in creating this important exhibition and to talk about their vision: enabling dialogue about the legacies of the slave trade.
“I encourage as many as possible to visit the exhibition.”
‘Breaking the Chains’ forms the centrepiece of the Abolition 200 commemorations in Bristol. It is open every day from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and is conveniently located next to Bristol’s main train station - Temple Meads.
The groundbreaking exhibition presents authentic artefacts, film, music, photography, video and personal testimonies to provide visitors with an incredible multi-sensory experience.
Many events to mark this important anniversary have already taken place in Bristol. An ecumenical ‘people’s service’ held on the date King George III signed the Abolition of Slavery Act 200 years (25 March) took place in Bristol Cathedral. Right Reverend Declan Lang, Bishop of Clifton, gave a well-received address in front of a diverse audience including many from the city’s Catholic community.
Useful URL : http://www.empiremuseum.co.uk
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