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Bristol: Behind The Headlines
Episode 80: Deconstructing Bristol's colonial history
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Bristol24/7
A new app hopes to explore sites and landmarks in the city which have connections to the histories and legacies of transatlantic enslavement.
Decolonising Memory is a new augmented reality app designed to take users on an alternative tour of Bristol, using narration, art, dance, music, spoken word and interactive elements.
Trainee Reporter Mia talks to the app's creators, Dr Jessica Moody from the University of Bristol, Kwesi Johnson and activist Cleo Lake about how it can make Bristol's history engaging and accessible for everyone.