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Carla Jenkins

New report finds Glasgow's links to Atlantic slave trade in statues, roads and buildings

A new report has found deep links to the Atlantic slave trade through statues, buildings and street names in Glasgow city centre.

Written by Glasgow University's Dr Stephen Mullen, the report titled Glasgow, Slavery and Atlantic Commerce: An Audit of Historic Connections and Modern Legacies found eight statues where links are found.

The statues are valued to be worth £30 million today.

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