Martin ClarkeOct 5, 2020The needle-eye treeIt was a February morning about 8 years ago. As is my habit, when I get the chance, I like a local morning walk. It was a frosty, crisp...
Martin ClarkeJun 24, 2020From Statue to Effigy - words on the fall of Edward ColstonIt was Sunday 7 June afternoon. I was on Twitter. Black lives matter, Bristol style, toppled by a young crowd. The Edward Colston statue...
Martin ClarkeJun 20, 2020Statues matter - words on the fall of ColstonOn Sunday 7th June I watched wide-eyed as the statue of Sir Edward Colston was pulled down in Bristol. My reaction was visceral and was a...