1900-2015, Tuesday 1 October 2024 | The Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol
The British Empire has left an indelible mark on the UK economy. From the accumulation of wealth, through colonial trade, to the continued economic inequalities borne from imperialism and enslavement, this legacy remains a subject of significant debate and analysis.
This event explores how historical practices continue to influence contemporary economic structures, opportunities, and disparities in the UK, and address what the country and institutions can do to help repair the legacy of empire and enslavement. Our panel of experts delves into the complex economic heritage of the British Empire, its legacies and issues of reparative justice.
Chaired by Anu Anand (BBC World Service, chair), with Bishnupriya Gupta (University of Warwick), Kojo Koram (Birkbeck University of London), Jessica Moody (University of Bristol) and Margaret Simmons-Bird (education consultant).
This event was sponsored by the University of Bristol Reparative Futures Programme.
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