e. Legacies of Empire: What Britain needs to doInfo Location More Info Event Information
Description1900-2015, 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 will explore 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. Join our panel as they delve into the complex economic heritage of the British Empire, its legacies and issues of reparative justice. Hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This event is sponsored by the University of Bristol Reparative Futures Programme: This event is hosted by Economics Observatory and part of the Festival of Economics 2024, the full programme is available at: economicsobservatory.com/festival-of-economics-2024. Group Bookings: Contact Info: Please see the More Info tab for further information.
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More InformationBooking InformationPlease note we only refund tickets if the event is cancelled. Events start punctually and, out of consideration to other audience members and speakers, our policy is not to admit or issue refunds to latecomers. ArrivalPlease arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event. Venue accessibility• There is ramped/sloped access at the entrance on Park Street. Visit the Wills Memorial Building AccessAble page for more information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-bristol/access-guides/wills-memorial-building | |||||||||||||||