UK: Statue of slave owner Robert Milligan pulled down
UK: Statue of slave owner Robert Milligan pulled down
Swift action came following statement from owners over decision
Hasan Esen • 10 June 2020 • update: 10 June 2020
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: A placard is placed on the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan before it was removed after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen
Slave trader Robert Milligan's statue removed in London
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Municipal workers remove the statue of slave-owner and slave merchant Robert Milligan after a petition in West India Quay district of London, United Kindgom on June 09, 2020. ( Hasan Esen - Anadolu Agency )Hasan Esen