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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Ross

Bristol University to keep building names linked to slave traders but Colston emblem removed from logo

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A dolphin emblem of slave trader Edward Colston will be removed from the logo of the University of Bristol - but the names of seven buildings with links to the transatlantic trade will be kept, the university has said.

On announcing the decision in an open later this morning, Professor Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor and president of the university, also apologised to those who had experienced racism at the institution.

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