William Gladstone Church of England Primary Academy, Newark, officially re-brands itself Published: 06:00, 01 January 2021
A school has officially re-branded itself because of its former namesakeâs links to the slave trade, writes Elliot Ball.
William Gladstone Church of England Primary Academy, Newark, was named after the former Prime Minister and town MP whose family had links to the slave trade.
The school held a celebration day to mark the change of its name to The Kingâs Church of England Primary Academy.
Children hold their mementos and The Kingâs Scroll. Pictured with deputy head David Jane and head Sarah Clarke on the schoolâs re-naming day. Picture: Louise Brimble