Beyond Beckford: Robert Beckford and Shawn Sobers

A golden lantern shining above the city or a looming presence overshadowing Bath, Beckford’s Tower is a story of beauty and brutality. For Professor Robert Beckford (Queen’s Foundation &  Vu University, Amsterdam) it is a building that resonates with his relationship to his name, his family, his activism and campaign for restorative justice. For Professor Shawn Sobers (UWE), it is a building integral to the place he was born, his exploration of narratives of belonging, trans Atlantic chattel slavery and relationship with the Edward Colston statue.

Join Robert and Shawn in conversation as they discuss their related histories.