Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon
(World News UK)

A well-known music venue named after 17th century slave trader Edward Colston has been renamed as Bristol Beacon. The venue in Bristol city centre was built almost 150 years after the controversial slave trader`s death and the announcement of the new name is part of a £49 million refurbishment. Three years ago, the Bristol Music Trust, which runs the venue, said the name would be changed in 2020. In recent months, Bristol`s association with Colston and the slave trade has come under intense scrutiny following Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the...