Beckford’s Tower Banner recognises African Ancestors
The audio and images below capture the responses from families, when invited to visit Beckford’s Tower. Artist Jacqueline Braithwaite is also invited by the team at Bath Preservation Trust. Jacqueline has a “love-hate” relationship with the tower because of her appreciation for exquisite things, while she is also troubled about the source of the wealth […]
A new Banner at Beckford’s Tower captures responses to its history.
Our students are introduced to Beckford’s Tower and its history and asked to contribute to an new exhibition object. Working with Jacqueline Braithwaite and the teams and Beckford Tower,the embark on a collaborative piece for the stairwell, which visitors can encounter as the go up and down the tower. Launch Event informaton here. With thanks […]
Dreadlocks in Schools and Education
Big tings a gwan in this short Reasoning on Dreadlocks in schools and education. The discussion features experiences of today’s families in Bath, from members of Black Families Education Support Group. Really important conversation featuring – Princess Black, Simbah Pilé, Malcolm Richards and Professor Shawn Sobers. I had the honour of being able to chair […]