Richard White, Walking not drowning: sensing the legacies of slavery and slaveownership in Bath and along the River Avon
A circular walk within Bath (3-5 miles) and on to Saltford along the River Avon tow path depending on weather and time. Approx 10 miles or Return by bus from Saltford, (thus 5 miles on foot.)
Oceans and rivers flow through and carry the stories of slaveownership and the Atlantic trade. What was made on the river Avon, what went down the rivers, what was lost at sea and what came back up this river? How is our watery present entwined in the watery presences of the trade in human lives.
This is a participatory performative walk hosted by artist/researcher Richard White. Richard uses social media and walking practices to explore intangible cultural heritage. He is developing a project exploring slaveownership, Bath and the River Avon.
Previous work includes Walking the Wessex White Horses, Lacock Unlocked app and Forced Walks: Honouring Esther
Richard’s portfolio: www.walknowtracks.co.uk
Oceans and rivers flow through and carry the stories of slaveownership and the Atlantic trade. What was made on the river Avon, what went down the rivers, what was lost at sea and what came back up this river? How is our watery present entwined in the watery presences of the trade in human lives.
This is a participatory performative walk hosted by artist/researcher Richard White. Richard uses social media and walking practices to explore intangible cultural heritage. He is developing a project exploring slaveownership, Bath and the River Avon.
Previous work includes Walking the Wessex White Horses, Lacock Unlocked app and Forced Walks: Honouring Esther
Richard’s portfolio: www.walknowtracks.co.uk