Social History (TD7219)

Black Lives Matter protest placard, 2020. 'All lives can't matter until Black Lives Matter'/ 'It is not enough to not be racist, we must be anti-racist.'

Social History (TD7220)

Black Lives Matter protest placard. 'BLM' in a heart, on cardboard (curved top).

Social History (TD7221)

Black Lives Matter protest placard. 'The master's tool will never dismantle the master's house'. Cardboard sign made on packaging sent from Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Social History (TD7222)

Hardboard placard. 'NO JUSTICE! NO PEACE!' Collected on the morning of 8th June 2020, the day after the statue of Edward Colston was pulled down during Black Lives Matter protests in Bristol City centre. It was left at the base of the statue plinth.

Social History (TD7223)

Black Lives Matter protest placard, 2020. 'DECOLONISE'.

Social History (TD7224)

Black Lives Matter placard. 'If he's white you give him a chance, he is ill and confused. If he's black he's probably armed, you see him and shoot. Dave 2020 Brit awards #BlackLivesMatter'. Cardboard and tape.

Social History (TD7226)

Black Lives Matter protest placard. Names Belly Mujinga etc. Made from 'A1 Westfoam 5mm'.

Social History (TD7227)

Black Lives Matter protest placard.

Social History (TD7228)

Black cloth (2 sheets of fabric) used to cover the statue of Edward Colston, just before it was brought down in June 2020. Covered in egg residue (from protests). One piece has an elastic band attached and some holes, the other has a large knot and tape attached.

Social History (TD7229)

Black Lives Matter protest placard on a roughly A5 piece of white paper. 'BLACK LIVES MATTER/ LET THEM BREATHE/ END THE SUFFERING'.

Social History (TD7230)

Leaflet. 'If arrested: Don’t panic. You're not alone and it's not the end of the world. Say 'no comment' to ALL police questions. Even during 'casual chats' Whatever police say, there is no legal requirement to talk to them. You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Avoid the duty solicitor. We recommend Kellys (Brighton): 01273 674898. You also have the right to have someone else told you've been arrested. We suggest you use this to contact us so we can arrange support: Sam Elliot (BDS): 07510 283424 ...and remember to let us know when you're released! You have the right to know why you're being arrested. You don't have to give your details, but without a verifiable names + address you may be held longer. you will be searched and police are entitled to take photos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using reasonable force if you don't comply). If you have any injuries ask for an independent doctor to record and photograph them, You have the right to read your rights while in the police station - ask for the PACE code of practice. You have the right to an interpreter if English is not your first languages. If you are under 18 (or appear to b): an appropriate adult should be called, you can't be interviewed without that person there, if the police can't contact a relative or carer they may call the local Youth Offending Team (YOT) which may cause problems with social services, ongoing legal advice is always free (legal aid), if referred to a YOT, get legal advice from Kellys'. Collected on the morning of 8th June 2020, the day after the statue of Edward Colston was pulled down during Black Lives Matter protests in Bristol City centre. It was left at the base of the statue plinth.

Social History (TD7231)

Message left at Black Lives Matter protest. 'I apologise for the mob rule, the left wing activists, the students brainwashed by insidious lecturers with their personal agendas. I also apologise for the frightened police, vacuous snowflakes and for those who think social distancing is for other people. You do not judge people of the past by todays sensibilities. Dedicated to Edward Colston'. Written on a Kellogg's Corn Flakes box.

Social History (TD7232)

Handpainted cardboard placard: 'I Can't Breathe' in red letters. Image of George Floyd, who was murdered by police officers in America in 2020.

Social History (TD7233)

Handpainted cardboard placard: 'Belly Mujinga'.

Social History (TD7234)

Handpainted cardboard placard: 'Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor'.

Social History (TD7235)

Police evidence bag. 'SUPT ANDY BENNETT'. Collected 6 days after the protest on 7 June, when a group was claiming to be protecting the cenotaph near the Colston plinth.

Social History (TD7237)

Sign from Black Lives Matter protests and tributes at Colston plinth, Bristol 2020. 'GOOD RIDDANCE E.COLSTON/ BLACK LIVES MATTER'.

Social History (TD7238.2)

Police evidence bag marked 'SUPT BANNETT'. It contained a votive offering (TD7238.1). Collected 6 days after the protest on 7 June, when a group was claiming to be protecting the cenotaph near the Colston plinth.

Social History (TD7238.1)

Offering made from straw (or similar) and a small glass bird. Collected 6 days after the protest on 7 June, when a group was claiming to be protecting the cenotaph near the Colston plinth.