Transform Drug Policy Foundation. Currents for Change.

Bristol’s past and present are deeply intertwined with the global trade of legal and illegal drug economies, from the transatlantic trade in tobacco, rum, and sugar - industries largely built on exploitation - to today’s evolving urban drug markets.

Transform Drug Policy Foundation and Dr Neil Carrier, from the University of Bristol, will take you through Bristol’s harbors and hidden histories, exploring how different psychoactive substances have been produced, transported, and consumed within exploitative global systems. We’ll connect past and present, from the economies and commodities of the transatlantic slave trade to today’s legal and illegal drug markets.

Please be aware that the boat will leave promptly from the pontoon by Castle Bridge (the bendy bridge) promptly at 3pm, the second tour will leave at 4pm. Please note the tours contain the same content and will last 45 minutes.

The boat has a cover but please bear in mind that this event will be occurring on the water so please wrap up warm and bring sensible shoes and clothing.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, if you have any other access requirements please do not hesitate to get in touch on hello-brigstow@bristol.ac.uk.

We don't want cost to be a barrier to attending. If you're unable to afford a ticket, or if there's another financial barrier preventing you from joining us, please get in touch by email. We have a limited number of free tickets available and would be happy to discuss how we can support you to attend.