Brunel’s SS Great Britain site drops historical name in ‘cool’ rebrand
Summary
The SS Great Britain dockland site in Bristol is being renamed Bristol Dockyards. The change reflects a new focus on the ship’s role in history, including its connection to the British Empire and diverse peoples affected by its voyages.Key Facts
- The SS Great Britain site was previously called Brunel’s SS Great Britain, named after the ship’s designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
- The new name, Bristol Dockyards, removes references to both Brunel and the ship’s original name.
- The rebranding aims to make the site feel more modern and connected to the diverse city of Bristol.
- The museum will highlight the ship’s part in British imperial history and migration stories.
- The SS Great Britain was built after Britain abolished the slave trade; the "SS" stands for steamship, not slave ship.
- Community research will share personal histories of the ship’s passengers and its impact in places like Australia, India, the Caribbean, and the US.
- The museum will feature stories of local shipbuilders, Indigenous Australians, British soldiers, and travelers from Jamaica and Barbados.
- The goal is to create a heritage site that reflects and includes the diverse populations connected to its history.
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