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BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
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The Council House
College Green
BS1 5TR
General enquiries
8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday
 www.bristol.gov.uk/
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Telephone: 0117 922 2000
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SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
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County Hall, Taunton,
TA1 4DY Wessex
www.somerset.gov.uk
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Telephone : 01823 355455
Fax : 01823 355 156
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Centre Harbourside, Anchor Road, WildWalk At Bristol,
Bristol. BS1 5DB
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Tel: 0906 711 2191
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WESSEX POLITICS
THE WESSEX SOCIETY
is dedicated to preserving and developing the
cultural and linguistic heritage of Wessex. For
more information please contact : WESSEX SOCIETY,
121 Worthing Road, Patchway, BRISTOL
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THE WESSEX REGIONALIST PARTY/WESTSEAXE
LANDRICESTAEFA
is dedicated to the setting up of self government
for WESSEX. For membership information or general
enquiries please contact :
James Gunter, Secretary-General, WESSEX
REGIONALISTS, 5 Rickyard Cottages, Broad Hinton,
Swindon,
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THE WESSEX CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION
is an all party group that is forwarding the
exciting plans of all the people of WESSEX to have
their own parliament, with powers equal to those
of Scotland. For more information please contact :
WESSEX CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, 1/2 Atlantic
Road South
Until borders are agreed with all the various
regionalist groups in England WESSEX for our
purposes consists of the counties of Somerset,
Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Berkshire,
Oxfordshire
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SOMERSET HERITAGE CENTRE
 Somerset Heritage Centre
Brunel Way, Langford Mead, Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton, TA2 6SF
Telephone 01823 278805 (enquiries)
01823 337600 (appointments)
Please make an appointment if you need a guaranteed place
in the searchroom.
Fax 01823 347459
Email archives@somerset.gov.uk
http://www1.somerset.gov.uk/archives/
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We exist to find, preserve and make available
written records of Somerset's people and
communities.
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The Somerset Archives and Local Studies Service
offers:
Free access for you to do your
own research, using archives such as parish, family, school and
business records
Accepting documents
relating to Somerset.
An archives
online catalogue.
An
Education and Learning Service, taking history to schools, colleges and the wider
community.
A
Research Service
if you can't visit in person.
Talks and exhibitions
A consultation and advice service in
North Somerset
libraries.
Advice on
document repair, handling and storage.
Please note that our searchroom is currently very
busy, and so on some days we cannot accommodate
microfiche or document users who have not made an
appointment. To avoid disappointment, please
book a place by
contacting us
a few days before you would like to come in.
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The Somerset Archives and Local Studies Service is
provided by
Somerset County Council
and holds many millions of original documents, ranging
in date from the eighth century AD to the present
day. It forms part of the
Somerset Heritage Service, with
Historic Environment,
Museums
and the
Victoria County History, all of which are housed at the Somerset Heritage
Centre.
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If your site is not included or has mistakes please
contact us
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BRISTOL
With an approximate population of 410,950, and urban area of
550,200, it is England's sixth, and the UK's ninth
most populous city and the most populous city in South
West England. It received a
royal charter in 1155 and was
granted county status in 1373. For half a millennium it was
the second or third largest English city, It has a
short coastline on the estuary of the River Severn, which
flows into the Bristol Channel. Bristol is the largest centre of culture, employment and
education in the region. From its earliest days, its
prosperity has been linked to that of the Port of Bristol, the
commercial port, which was in the city centre but has now
moved to the Severn Estuary coast at Avonmouth and Portbury,
to the western extent of the city boundary. In more recent
years the economy has been built on the aerospace industry and
the city centre docks have been regenerated as a centre of
heritage and culture.
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Centre Harbourside, Anchor Road, WildWalk At Bristol,
Bristol. BS1 5DB
Bristol City Council
BBC Bristol
Bristol
at the
Open Directory Project
Visit Bristol
Panoramic photographs of Bristol
Bristol travel guide
from
Wikitravel
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Tel: 0906 711 2191
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3D GALLERY
Located close to the heart of Bristol city centre, this gallery
has a good reputation for exhibiting some of the finest
collections of art that are to be seen in this area of the
country. Carrying an eclectic collection of paintings and
sculptures by local and much further flung artists, the gallery
is a prized possession of the cities cultural scene.
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13 Perry Road,
Bristol
BS1 5BG
3-D GALLERY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 929 1363
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@BRISTOL
There is so much to discover for all the family with
At-Bristol!
Join Morph and friends for a journey through animation past and
present and become an animator for the day. Be awed by icy
bodies and cosmic rays, play music through your headbones,
activate the Vein Ray and see your own veins, create your own TV
show or cover yourself from head to toe in your own giant
bubble! With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to explore, live
shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK�s biggest
and most exciting interactive science centres. Voted Visitor
Attraction of the Year 2011 by Bristol Tourism and Hospitality,
we have also been listed one of VisitBritain's top 10 family
attractions, and are one of The Guardian's top 20
family-friendly museums in the UK! Book tickets now or see
what�s on!
Change of exhibition Please note, from 6 February
2012 our fossils and funnybones exhibition will be removed from
the ground floor to make way for our very special touring
exhibition In the Zone. Fossils and funnybones will return to
the ground floor at the beginning of March 2012.
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Anchor Road,
Harbourside,
Bristol
BS1 5DB
@BRISTOL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9155000 - Fax: +44 (0)117
9157200
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ABBEY GATEHOUSE
Once Britain was dotted with monasteries, each enclosed behind
high walls with strong gates. The bigger the abbey, the more
magnificent its gatehouse would be. Bristol has one of the few
survivals. It once led into the courtyard of the Abbey of St
Augustine. The large Norman archway was for horses and wheeled
traffic, while the narrow arch was for pedestrians. Above are
rooms added by Tudor abbot John Newland, now used as Bristol
Cathedral Office. Notice the double roses, symbol of the Tudors.
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College Green,
Bristol BS1 5TJ
ABBEY GATEHOUSE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 926 4879
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ACTON COURT
This house was built for the pleasure of Henry VIII when he
visited this area of the world. Designed by Nicholas Poyntz, one
of the most eminent architects of his time, this is a
beautifully conserved example of a grand Tudor home. Visitors
are invited to tour the grounds and enjoy marvelling at the
intricate craftsmanship both inside and out. Acton Court is
believed to be the most �original� Tudor house in Britain. In
order to maintain the integrity of the building, as far as
possible, it has been left in its original state. The empty
house has a mysterious beauty that we have tried to preserve.
Due to the fragile nature of the construction, only small,
escorted groups can view the rooms at any one time. The house is
a Grade I Listed Building and both house and grounds are
Scheduled Ancient Monuments, which ensures that no digging or
building can take place without permission and that the site is
preserved for future generations to enjoy.
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Latteridge Road,
Iron Acton,
Bristol BS37 9TL
ACTON COURT CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1454 228 224
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THE ARCADE
Shopping malls are nothing new. It all began with the first
shopping arcade in late eighteenth-century Paris. A covered
pedestrian alley provided comfortable, stylish and safe shopping
away from the dirt and clatter of the street, not to mention the
rain. Soon British cities were discovering their pleasures.
Bristol had two arcades designed by James Foster in 1824. One
was lost in the Blitz, but the survivor is as elegant as ever.
The design was inspired by Burlington Arcade in London.
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Horsefair to Broadmead,
Bristol BS1
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THE ARCHITECTURE CENTRE
Anyone fascinated by buildings should feel at home here. The
Bristol Centre for the Advancement of Architecture was founded
in 1996. An 18th-century warehouse beside the Floating Harbour
was converted to provide two exhibition galleries, a meeting
room and a shop. A visitor can browse the latest books on
architecture or peruse plans of new developments. The Centre
also offers guided tours, visits, discussions, workshops and
lectures. The Arnolfini gallery, caf� and bar is one of Europe�s
leading centres for the contemporary arts, all housed in a
converted warehouse that's idyllically situated in the heart of
Bristol�s Harbourside area. The Arnolfini is supported by the
Arts Council, so entrance to the galleries is free. The arts
centre features a regularly-changing programme, including
exhibitions, cinema, performance, dance, talks and events.
What�s more the Arnolfini�s converted warehouse building
contains one of the country�s best arts bookshops. And if that
wasn�t enough, the centre also has a vibrant caf� bar, with
quayside seating that is fantastic place to hang out in the
summer sun. Free entry and closed on Monday's.
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Narrow Quay,
Bristol
BS1 4QA
THE ARCHITECTURE
CENTRE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 922 1540 - Fax: +44 (0)117 922
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ARNOLFINI
One of Europe�s leading centres for the contemporary arts, it
has been housed since 1975 in Bush House, a former tea
warehouse. Arnolfini�s international artistic programme presents
progressive and experimental visual arts, live art and
performance, dance, cinema, literary readings and a busy
education programme of tours, talks and events.
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16 Narrow Quay,
Bristol
BS1 4QA
ARNOLFINI CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 917 2300 - Fax: +44 (0)117 917
2303
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ASHTON COURT MANSION & ESTATE
Two miles from Bristol city centre is this historic country
house and park. Once the home of a family of wealthy Bristol
merchants, it is now owned by Bristol City Council. The mansion
is a venue for conferences and banqueting, but there is a
visitor centre and cafe in the stable block. The estate covers
850 acres of woods and grasslands, with deer parks and golf
courses. Its wide acres accommodate major open-air events, such
as the International Balloon Fiesta, Bristol Community Festival
and the Kite Festival.
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Long Ashton,
Bristol
BS41 9JN
ASHTON COURT MANSION & ESTATE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 963 9174 - Fax: +44 (0)117 953
2143
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AVON VALLEY RAILWAY
This railway is a real experience for the casual user or the
train enthusiast. It offers a six mile journey through this
beautiful area of the countryside, bringing visitors the joys of
the age of steam, a luxurious form of travel that one hardly
gets to experience anymore. The views from the railway are
unique and the panorama of the Avon River itself id impossible
to achieve from anywhere else. The Avon Valley Railway is more
than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some
or a nostalgic memory for others. It's a real treat for the
whole family!
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Bath Road,
Bitton,
Bristol
BS30 6HD
AVON VALLEY RAILWAY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 932 5538 - Fax: +44 (0)117 932
5538
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BANKSY & BRISTOL'S STREET ART
It's in Bristol that Banksy made his first steps as a
graffiti artist and you can still find classic pieces like
'Mild Mild West' and 'Hanging Man' around the city today. The
book 'Banksy's Bristol - Home Sweet Home' chronicles much of
his early work in Bristol. In 2009 he returned to Bristol with
his biggest exhibition to date, entitled 'Banksy versus
Bristol Museum', with over a 100 pieces on display. Because of
it's placement the picture on the right has to be the most
viewed and photographed Banksy piece in Bristol. You can find
at the bottom of Park Street.
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BANKSY & BRISTOL'S STREET ART
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BERTHOLD LUBETKIN'S HOUSE
Berthold Lubetkin was born in Georgia and studied architecture
in Moscow and Leningrad where he witnessed first hand the
Russian Revolution unfold. It is thought that much of his modern
design style came from the deconstruction he saw during that
period. Lubetkin moved to England and lived in Bristol for some
time, introducing modernist design to Britain in the early
1930s.
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113 Princess Victoria Street,
Bristol, BS8
BERTHOLD LUBETKIN CLICK
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BLACKFRIARS
These are the only surviving friary buildings in Bristol. The
Order of Friars Preachers (Dominicans) were evangelists with a
mission to towns. They were known as black friars from their
black habit. Their friary in Bristol was a large one, founded
around 1227. It took up the whole area now known as Quakers�
Friars. All that remains is part of its lesser cloister, much
altered. It is now part of Bristol Register Office.
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Quakers� Friars,
Bristol
BS1 3A
BLACKFRIARS CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 903 8888 - Fax: +44 (0)117 903
8877
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BLAISE CASTLE
The 650-acre Blaise Castle Estate has been a public
pleasure-ground since it was bought by Bristol Council. Paths
wind along wooded slopes and beside brooks. The house was built
in 1796-98 for John Scandrett Harford, a wealthy Bristol banker.
He engaged noted landscape gardener Humphrey Repton to lay out
the grounds. Repton�s red book of plans is on view in the house,
now a museum of everyday life. Don�t miss fairytale Blaise
Castle - built as summer house in 1766.
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Blaise Castle House Museum and Estate
Henbury Road
Henbury Bristol BS10 7QS
Monday ,Tuesday ,Wednesday , Saturday , Sunday
&
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday & Friday - Closed
Fax: 0117 922 2047
BLAISE CASTLE CLICK
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Tel: 0117 903 9818
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BLAISE HAMLET
These enchanting cottages around a green were built c.1811 for
retired employees of John Scandrett Harford, who owned Blaise
Castle House. Each of the nine cottages has its own character.
The hamlet was designed by John Nash, master of the Picturesque
style. He had worked for Harford on other buildings. The
cottages are now owned by the National Trust, but they are still
occupied and not open to the public. Access is to the green
only.
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Henbury,
Bristol
BLAISE HAMLET CLICK
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Tel : 01275 461900
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BRANDON HILL PARK
Brandon Hill is Bristol�s oldest park. Granted to the city
corporation by the Earl of Gloucester in 1174, for centuries it
was let to farmers, but from 1625 it has been a public space.
Now it is a lunchtime haven for city workers. It offers water
gardens, a nature park and children�s play area. There are
stunning views over the city, especially from Cabot Tower on the
crest of the hill. This landmark was built in 1898 to
commemorate John Cabot�s voyage of discovery to America.
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Brandon Hill,
Clifton,
Bristol
BS8
BRANDON HILL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 922 3719
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BRILLIANT WEEKENDS IN BRISTOL
Stag Weekends, Hen Weekends, Activity Breaks, Corporate
Weekends, Birthday Celebrations, Golf Weekends. An amazing
place to have fun, Bristol is one of the UKs fastest growing
cities. Not only that its the home of Brilliant Weekends!
We're based here in Bristol so we get the best hotel, activity
and club deals available All types of vibrant daytime
activities are available .Bristol is just 90 minutes from
London, Exeter and Birmingham so it's easy to get to. The
nightlife scene in Bristol is at the forefront of UK
Clubbing
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Brilliant Weekends Limited,
Mardyke House, 18 Hotwell Road, BRISTOL, BS8 4UD
Monday 8.30am -
6.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am -
6.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am -
6.30pm
Thursday 8.30am -
6.30pm
Friday 8.30am -
6.30pm
Saturday 10am -
3.00pm
Sunday closed
BRISTOL BRILLIANT WEEKENDS CLICK
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tel:
0870
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85100
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BRISTOL & WEST PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE
The Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation is
celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It is a lively
congregation of around 140 members including families, single,
student and associate members as well as friends. Our Synagogue
is in Bristol, though our members live in a wide area of the
South West of England and South Wales and we are affiliated with
the national Liberal Judaism movement. The Synagogue building
was bought in 1975 and it was combined with the property next
door in 1988 and expanded again in 2003. Services are held in
the Sanctuary which can be extended into the adjoining area to
accommodate larger numbers at communal events and includes a
newly-equipped home cinema system. We have a substantial library
housing more than one thousand volumes, several classrooms,
offices for both Rabbi and Teachers as well as a Judaica Shop
and a well-equipped vegetarian kitchen. The building has
wheelchair access and an induction loop system for those with a
hearing aid.
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43/47 Bannerman Road
Bristol,
BS5 0RR
B & W PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE CLICK
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Tel: 44 117 9541937 Fax: 44 117 907 3454
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BRISTOL AQUARIUM
The spectacular Bristol Aquarium in Bristol's historic
Harbourside area takes you and your family and friends on a
spectacular undersea safari. The �4 million re-development of
the building showcases native and tropical marine and freshwater
creatures from around the world in naturally-themed habitats,
all designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of
the natural world. Visitors embark on a fascinating journey from
the British coast through warmer waters to exotic tropical seas.
Highlights include a life-size recreation of a sunken ship, a
Bristol harbour scene, a 'walk-in' seahorse display and a wooden
footbridge, over the open-top giant coral seas display, which
are home to tropical sharks and stringrays. From the hidden
world of UK waters, the Bristol Aquarium transports visitors to
the spectacular underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the
stunning beauty of tropical waters, which are home to everything
from sea horses and puffer fish to living corals and tropical
sharks. Other displays recreate mangroves, giant rock pools,
Amazon rainforest pools and a South American fishing village.
Part of the aquarium is also contained within a giant
glasshouse, which is home to a huge variety of living plants and
trees. The centrepiece of the aquarium is the coral seas
display, where visitors can enjoy the closest of undersea
encounters in an underwater walk-through tunnel through the
reef, from inside a glass cavern and via bubble-helmet viewing
points. More than forty other naturally-themed displays reveal
the sheer variety of life in the deep, from crabs and lobsters
to the amazing octopus and the bizarre shape-shifting
cuttlefish, as well as piranhas and archer fish.
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Anchor Road
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5TT
BRISTOL AQUARIUM CLICK
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Tel: 0117 929 8929
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BRISTOL BLUE GLASS
The celebrated Bristol Blue Glass has been made in the city for
centuries. Glassmaking died out in Bristol soon after the Second
World War, but was revived in 1988 by James Adlington. His
glassmaking works uses traditional techniques to create new
designs, including the dolphin range, made to aid The Whale and
Dolphin Conservation Society. There is a shop and visitor
centre. From a gallery above the workshop, you can watch glass
being blown or view a display of the whole history of glass.
2012 is the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 60
years on the throne. To celebrate this amazing achievement we
are going to produce some commemorative glassware to add to your
collections. These will be available soon from all our outlets
and this web site, but watch out for some fantastic offers in
the Bristol Evening Post....
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Unit 7, Whitby Road,
Bristol
BS4 3QF
BRISTOL BLUE
GLASS CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9720818
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BRISTOL CATHEDRAL
After Henry VIII closed England�s monasteries, he found a new
use for Bristol�s great Abbey of St Augustine. In 1542 it became
the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity. The new
diocese found itself with only half a church. The wealthy abbey
had been gradually rebuilding its church on magnificent lines, and was working on a
new nave when it was closed. The nave was finally added in
Victorian times. Don�t miss the fine Norman chapter house.
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College Green,
Bristol
BS1 5TJ
BRISTOL
CATHEDRAL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 926 4879
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Bristol City Football Club - The Robins
Championship
1894: Bristol South End Football Club are
formed and play their games at St. John's
Lane, Bedminster
1897: The club is renamed Bristol City
Football Club and made into a limited
company after a famous meeting in the Albert
Hall, Bedminster. A decision was made to
employ a manager, so contact was made with
Sam Hollis at Woolwich Arsenal. One of his
first assignments at Bristol City was to
assemble a squad of players to take part in
the Southern League - he was given a
trans
fer fund of �40!
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Bristol City Football Club
Ashton Gate Stadium
Ashton Road
Bristol
BS3 2EJ
BRISTOL CITY
FOOTBALL CLUB CLICK
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Tel:
0117 963 0630
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BRISTOL CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
The idea of the Cultural Development Centre is to offer ways for
the people of the city and surrounding area to develop their
cultural talents in partnership with the authorities. The centre
concentrates on visual arts and performance, and has a number of
projects in operation across the large metropolitan area. There
are also pieces of art on display at the central offices, where
you can find out more about what the centre can achieve.
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Leigh Court,
Abbots Leigh,
Bristol
BS8 3RA
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BRISTOL HIPPODROME
The Bristol Hippodrome, the city�s very own West End theatre,
opened its doors on the 16th December 1912 when the curtain rose
for the first time on what was generally agreed to be Oswald
Stoll�s most magnificent provincial theatre.
It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late
Victorian era and is one of the masterpieces of design by Frank
Matcham, the most eminent theatre architect of his time.The
theatre has diversified over the years to encapsulate the full
spectrum of live theatrical entertainment. From top West
End shows; Cats, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty
and the Beast, Blood Brothers and Grease, to name more than a
few, through to regular visits from the best in Opera (WNO &
Ellen Kent) and Ballet (ENB & Ballet International), Comedy,
Children� Shows, Concerts and even the Circus! They have
all thrilled audiences over the years and continue to do so
today.
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St. Augustine�s Parade,
Bristol
BS1 4UZ
BRISTOL HIPPODROME CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Phone: +44 (0)870 6077500
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BRISTOL ICE RINK
Bristol�s rink opened in 1966, to the delight of young
Bristolian Robin Cousins, who had a yen to skate. The future
Olympic gold medallist trained here for seven years. In those
days the rink was owned by Mecca and called Silver Blades. Mecca
added an ice hockey arena in 1981. Now part of John Nike
Leisuresport, it offers skating lessons, a junior ice hockey
programme and ice karting. Facilities include a fully licensed
bar and cafeteria.
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Frogmore Street,
Bristol
BS1 5NA
BRISTOL ICE RINK CLICK
See Our Winter Sports Website
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9292148 - Fax: +44 (0)117
9259736
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BRISTOL LIBRARY
The main library in the heart of Bristol is housed in a
fantastic and beautifully preserved building. It is filled with
a massive archive of texts, audio and visual materials, much of
which is available for loan, as well as for private studying.
However, the library is also a place for exhibitions and shows,
and on a fairly regular basis there are local history shows and
art shows.
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College Green,
Bristol
BS1 5TL
CENTRAL LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 903 7227 - Fax: +44 (0)117 922
1081
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THE BRISTOL OLD VIC
In 1766, over one hundred philanthropic merchants, lawyers and
politicians clubbed together to open an illegal, back-street
theatre, down an alley and through a courtyard off King Street
in the Bristol docks� district. Some people were appalled: they
believed the theatre ran the �risk of ruining the morals of our
youth, impoverishing our tradesmen and artisans, promoting the
arts of intrigue and of seducing the innocent, reducing many
perhaps to bankruptcy, injuring the credit of others and
diffusing a habit of idleness, indolence, and debauchery
throughout this once industrious and virtuous city�. In 1778,
King George III granted the theatre a Royal Licence. Thus the
new theatre in Bristol�s King Street became one of a number of
Theatre Royal, formally embraced by the establishment.
Throughout the 19th century, the theatre enjoyed mixed fortunes.
By the early 20th century, then energy of the city had moved
away from the docks and up the hill to the fashionable
residential areas.By the Second World War, the theatre was in
decline. However, surviving the bombing of Bristol�s city
centre, it was saved for the nation by a coalition of civic,
corporate and citizen lobbyists. Then, in 1943, the theatre
became Britain�s first state-subsidised theatre. And in 1946 it
gained its first resident company, an off-shoot of London�s Old
Vic Theatre � hence a new name: Bristol Old Vic. In 1972 the
theatre opened its Studio Theatre and additional front-of-house
areas incorporating the 18th-century guildhall, the Coopers�
Hall.
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Old Vic Theatre/Theatre Royal/New Vic
King Street, Bristol. BS1 4ED -
THE BRISTOL OLD VIC CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel : 0117 987 7877
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BRISTOL RECORD OFFICE
Bristol Record Office was established in 1924. It was the
first borough record office in the country and at the time there
was only one other local record office in existence.
'B' Bond, the home of Bristol Record Office, is one of three
former bonded warehouses standing in Cumberland Basin at the
entrance to Bristol's Floating Harbour. It was built in
1908 during the tobacco import boom of the early 20th
century. The Record Office occupies five floors of
'B' Bond's nine storeys on the western side of the
building. The eastern half of the building is occupied by
the CREATE Centre which was set up by the city council to
promote environmental awareness.
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Smeaton Road,
Bristol
BS1 6XN
BRISTOL RECORD OFFICE CLICK
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Tel: 0117 922 4224
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BRISTOL REGISTER OFFICE
Civil registration has literally taken over from the church
here. In 1670 the Quakers of Bristol built the first meeting
house on this site. William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania,
married Bristolian Hannah Callowhill there in 1696. The building
was considered beyond repair by 1747, so a new meeting house was
created by the Quaker carpenter George Tully. It is simple and
serene, in keeping with Quaker principles. The interior was
re-modelled in the 1960s. However it was moved to Corn Street in
2006.
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The Register Office
The Old Council House
Corn Street
Bristol
BS1 1JG
BRISTOL REGISTER OFFICE CLICK
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Tel :
0117-922 2800 (Bristol City Council Call Centre)
Fax:
0117 903 8877
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Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Pirates
League Division 2
The Memorial Stadium has been owned by Bristol
Rovers since 1998, when it was purchased from
the old Bristol Rugby Club, who were in
administration at the time. Founded in 1998 they
have been members of the Football League since
1920, having won the Southern League in
1904/05.
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Bristol Rovers Football Club
The Memorial Stadium
Filton Avenue, Horfield
Bristol, BS7 0BF
BRISTOL ROVERS CLICK
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tel:
0117 9096648
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 BRISTOL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Bristol Rugby (or Bristol Football Club
as it was formerly known) was formed in 1888
and over the years some of the greatest names
in the game have played for the Club from Len
Corbett, Sam Tucker, Jack Gregory, John Pullin
and Alan Morley through to Jason Little and
Agustin Pichot in recent years. Now one of the
leading Rugby Clubs in the Guiness
Championship.
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The Memorial Stadium
Filton Avenue
Horfield
Bristol
BS7 0AQ
BRISTOL RUGBY CLUB CLICK
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Ticket Hotline
0117 952 0500
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BRISTOL SPA PUMP ROOMS
Located on the edge of Clifton village in the city, overlooking
the great gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, this site was
originally that of the great pump rooms in Bristol. The facility
was put in place to draw water to the famous Bristol Spa where
visitors would bath. Today it is still possible to access spa
water from the pump via the official museum nearby
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Sion Hill,
Bristol,
Somerset BS8
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BRISTOL TREASURE HUNT
No Experience of Bristol is required as all clues are
solved by observation. Both young and old will be
fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing
the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating
adults to solve the clues! We even supply a map just
in case you get lost. The answers are at the back of
the book so you can check any unsolved ones before you
leave. The hunt starts at the Tourist
Information Centre , Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB.From Bristol or just visiting,
you will be surprised at how much you walk past without even
noticing. We so often walk around blinkered without
appreciating the great features which make our towns and
cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be
highlighted rather than hidden away.Our Bristol treasure hunt packs contain all the necessary
elements for you need including maps, clues, answer sheet, and
tips on how to get things going.
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Local stockists of single hunts
Stanfords
BRISTOL TREASURE HUNT CLICK
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BRISTOL UNIVERSITY THEATRE COLLECTION
Established in 1951, Bristol University Theatre Collection is
housed within the Department of Drama, the first dedicated
department of its type in a UK university. The collection is
rich and varied, bringing together photographs, costumes,
literature, texts and recordings from several hundred years of
theatre. The focus of the collection is particularly inclined
towards the South West of England.
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Cantocks Close,
Bristol,
BS8 1UP
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY THEATRE COLLECTION CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 331 5086 - Fax: +44 (0)117 331
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BRISTOL ZOO
At Bristol Zoo Gardens you can enjoy an amazing world of
animals, all within our award-winning 12 acre gardens. With over
400 species and nine animals houses under cover, you'll enjoy
your visit whatever the weather. We suggest you allow 2-5 hours
for your visit to really take in eveything we have to
offer, find out what's on when you plan to visit us here.
By visiting Bristol Zoo you will be directly contributing to the
conservation of endangered species and habitats. Our admission
prices include a 10% voluntary donation to help support our
conservation projects.
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Clifton,
Bristol,
BS8 3HA
BRISTOL ZOO CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 974 7399 - Fax: +44 (0)117 973
6814
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BRISTOL'S INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Bristol Industrial Museum was a museum in Bristol,
England, located on Prince's Wharf beside the Floating Harbour,
and which closed in 2006. On display were items from Bristol's
industrial past � including aviation, car and bus manufacture,
and printing � and exhibits documenting Bristol's maritime
history. The museum was managed by Bristol City Council along
with nearby preserved industrial relics along Prince's Wharf,
including the Bristol Harbour Railway, cranes and a small fleet
of preserved vessels. There are no plans to decommission or
remove the railway, cranes or vessels.The museum closed its
doors to the public on 29 October 2006. M Shed, the new Museum
of Bristol has been created on the site, keeping the same fa�ade
and many of the exhibits. It opened 17 June 2011 .
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Wapping Road,
Bristol
BS1 4RN
BRISTOL'S INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 925 1470 - Fax: +44 (0)117 929
7318
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BRITISH EMPIRE & COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM
Experience the drama of the biggest Empire the world has
ever known
The Main galleries at the museum are now CLOSED, due to
the planned relocation to London.
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Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH
Situated right next to Bristol's main railway station,
the Museum is served by the City's principal public
transport services.
BRITISH EMPIRE & COMMONWEALTH MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel : 0117 925 4980
Fax ; 0117 925 4983
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BRUNEL HOUSE
This handsome structure was once a landmark in hotel planning.
It was the first hotel built especially for railway passengers.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel planned a terminus for his Great Western
Railway north of the cathedral close, convenient for the docks.
Passengers from London could stay in the Royal Western Hotel
before embarking on the Great Western for America. In the event
the station was built elsewhere, and the hotel closed in 1855.
Appropriately enough it now houses Bristol City Council�s
planning department.
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St George�s Road,
Bristol
BS1 5UY
BRUNEL HOUSE CLICK
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THE BRUNEL INSTITUTE
The Brunel Institute is a world-class conservation and education
centre alongside Brunel�s masterpiece, the ss Great Britain. It
comprises a conservation suite and archive, major reference
library, lecture theatre and seminar rooms, education space,
teaching offices and a new ticket and reception area serving the
whole site.The Brunel Institute safely displays, and makes
accessible, the ss Great Britain Trust�s collections
including:
Over 6,000 maritime books, 2,500 ship plans, 100 ship models,
35,000 maritime photographs Diaries and personal letter relating
to passengers and crew of the ss Great Britain Over 50 films of
historic maritime craft Hundreds of works of art In
addition, it houses the National Brunel Archive, the world�s
finest collection of original Brunel sources. These collections
are used to deliver inclusive and innovative learning programmes
where the focus is Brunel, maritime history, archaeology,
science and engineering. The Brunel Institute is open to the
public 10.30am � 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday.
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Great Western Dockyard
Bristol
BS1 6TY
THE BRUNEL INSTITUTE CLICK
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Tel: 0117 9260680
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BRUNSWICK COURT
The former Brunswick Congregational Chapel dominates the square.
It was designed by William Armstrong in 1834. The huge Ionic
columns of the portico hint of Greek and Roman temples, but
there is no extravagant decoration. Instead interest is created
by elegant lines, contrasting textures and the pattern of raised
and indented features. The building now houses a clutch of
voluntary organisations.
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Brunswick Square,
Bristol
BS2 8PE
BRUNSWICK COURT CLICK
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BUCKINGHAM CHAPEL
Despite being housed in an imposing mock gothic church building,
this church is actually renowned as one of the friendliest and
welcoming in the Clifton area. Home to a large congregation of
committed Christian the church is open several times throughout
the week for public worship and most of the time for private
prayer. The congregation take a keen role in social affairs.
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Queen's Road, Clifton,
Bristol, BS8 1LQ
BUCKINGHAM CHAPEL CLICK
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Tel: 07957 147838
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CREATE
CREATE is an environment centre that has been established in
Bristol to highlight the many issues that are associated with
the way the world is developing under the somewhat flawed
stewardship of mankind. The centre illustrates to visitors some
of the issues that we need to tackle as a people and what we as
individuals can do to help improve the environment in which we
live.
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Smeaton Road,
Bristol,
BS1 6XN
CREATE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 925 0505
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CARLING ACADEMY BRISTOL
Opened in 2001, the Carling Academy Bristol has a capaciy of
1,900 for club nights or 1,600 for gigs. This popular music
venue has entertained the likes of Basement Jaxx, The
Charlatans, Supergrass, Travis, Stereophonics and the Sugababes.
Street parking in Brisol is limited so the Trenchard Street Car
Park, which is next to the venue, is recommended.
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Frogmore Street,
Bristol
BS1 5NA
CARLING ACADEMY BRISTOL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)905 020 3999
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CARY GRANT STATUE
A life-sized bronze statue of the Hollywood legend Cary Grant.
The statue was unveiled in December 2001 by his widow Barbara
Jaynes to commemorate the Bristol-born actor's achievements.
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Millennium Square
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5DB
CARY GRANT CLICK
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CASTLE PARK
From the ashes of disaster sprang this green lung for the city
centre. Once a great Norman castle stood here and a quarter of
the medieval town. Oliver Cromwell had the castle demolished.
That created an opportunity to expand the city�s fashionable
shopping district, but the whole district was destroyed in the
Blitz. It was laid out as a park in the 1970s. Twenty years
later works of art, attractive fittings and a herb garden gave
Castle Park an imaginative new look.
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Bristol
BS1
CASTLE PARK CLICK
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CHRIST CHURCH
The Quarter Jacks of Christ Church still ring out the quarter
hour. Carved in 1728, the Jacks were made for the medieval
church of Holy Trinity which stood on this site. It was
demolished in 1786 to widen Broad Street. The Jacks vanished,
but were found years later in a builder�s yard in Bath. They
were returned to the new church, completed in 1791. This fine
Georgian church was designed by William Paty.
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Broad Street,
Bristol BS1
CHRIST CHURCH CLICK
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CHRISTMAS STEPS
This quaint corner of Bristol is like a time capsule. Climbing
the steps you pass reminders of every age from medieval to
modern. The lampposts recall Victorian gaslights. Tiny shops
with charming bow-fronted windows take you back to Georgian
days. At the top is the 15th-century chapel of Foster�s
Almshouse. Once this was a precipitous lane down to the Frome
Bridge. Jonathan Blackwell, a wealthy wine merchant,
thoughtfully paid for steps to be installed in 1669.
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Bristol
BS1
CHRISTMAS STEPS CLICK
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CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS
This old church is a patchwork of styles. It has Norman pillars
at the west end, while the east end is 15th-century. The most
striking feature though is its elegant Georgian tower, topped by
a cupola. The church once housed Bristol�s oldest public
library, created in 1464. Books were kept on chains in a room
over the north aisle. Don�t miss the tomb of wealthy merchant
Edward Colston, who died in 1721, with its memorial by the
distinguished sculptor Michael Rysbrack.
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Corn Street,
Bristol
BS1
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CHURCH OF ST.PHILIP & ST.JACOB
First mentioned in 1174 as St Jacobus-in-the-market, the church
changed its dedication to St Philip and now has both saints as
patrons, affectionately known as Pip �n Jay. The present
building dates from the early 13th century, but has been much
changed. The nave still has its wagon roof with carved bosses,
made from oak donated by Richard II. In 1962 the Bishop of
Bristol decided to close the church, but a group of young
evangelical Christians kept it open.
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Tower Hill,
Bristol
BS2 0ET
CHURCH OF ST.PHILIP & ST.JACOB CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 929 3386 - Fax: +44 (0)117 929
3386
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CHURCH OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST
This unusual church was built into the old town wall, with its
tower over the north gate. Chapels over town gates were not
uncommon. But a church across the whole width of the wall would
weaken a town�s defences. Bristol was protected by a new wall
beyond the old one before St John�s was built in its present
form around 1380. It is a two-storey church, since its vaulted
crypt served as the chapel of the Guild of Holy Cross. The
Churches Conservation Trust now own this redundant church.
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Tower Lane,
Bristol
BS1
CHURCH OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST CLICK
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Tel: 44 (0) 20 7213 0660
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CHURCH OF ST.THOMAS
Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral
after he had defended the rights of the Church against the
Crown. Europe reeled in shock and Thomas was rapidly declared a
saint. A church was built to his memory here soon afterwards.
All that remains of the medieval church is its tower. The rest
was rebuilt in 1792-3 by local mason James Allen. Now redundant,
the church is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
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St. Thomas Street,
Bristol
BS1
CHURCH OF ST.THOMAS CLICK
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Tel: 020 7213 0660
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CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Bristol�s major museum has a splendid Edwardian Baroque
showcase. The building was a gift to the city by tobacco baron
Sir William Henry Wills. Its opulent design by his cousin Sir
Frank Wills does justice to the important collections within. A
working replica of the Bristol Box Kite of 1910 hangs above the
entrance hall. There are outstanding collections of antique
glass and oriental ceramics. Geology, archaeology and natural
history are all well represented. Only a fraction of the huge
art collection is on display. Admission is free. Bristol Museum
& Art Gallery tells the story of our world in every display,
from the beginning of time to the present day. 19
galleries over 3 floors reveal fascinating cultures, ancient
civilisations, human invention and creativity, as well as
showcasing our beautiful and fragile natural world. With
thousands of amazing objects on display, one visit just isn't
enough! World-class collections of art, archaeology, geology and
natural history are displayed inside this beautiful Edwardian
building at the top of Park Street and the bottom of Whiteladies
Road. The Museum also has dynamic exhibitions and events
programme throughout the year and a shop and cafe.
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Queen�s Road,
Bristol
BS8 1RL
CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 922 3571
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CLIFTON CATHEDRAL
This boldly modern Roman Catholic Cathedral was consecrated in
1973. Commissioned from the Percy Thomas Partnership just as the
Second Vatican Council was meeting, the cathedral�s design was
among the first to respond to its decree that a congregation
should have a good view of the high altar. Its solid blocks of
reinforced concrete and Aberdeen granite are largely unbroken by
side windows. The light washes down from roof lights. But there
are two glowing stained glass windows by Henry Haigh.
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Clifton Cathedral House,
Clifton Park,
Bristol BS8 3BX
CLIFTON CATHEDRAL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 973 8411
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CLIFTON COLLEGE
"There�s a breathless hush in the close tonight." Poet Sir Henry
Newbolt�s memorable line recalls his schooldays at Clifton
College. Opened in 1862 in emulation of the old-established
public schools, it looks the part. Architect Charles Hanson took
as his model the Tudor buildings at Eton and Winchester
Colleges. Headmaster John Percival rapidly made Clifton one of
England�s leading public schools. It now hosts the summer Prom
on The Close - a major open-air classical music event.
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32 College Road,
Clifton,
Bristol
BS8 3JH
CLIFTON COLLEGE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 3157 000 - Fax: +44 (0)117 3157
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CLIFTON DOWN & DURDHAM DOWN
The Downs are a huge open space beside the Avon Gorge. Grassland
ideal for football and kite-flying is interspersed with woodland
and wild flowers. The deep gorge is a unique wildlife site. A
footpath runs along the top of it, from which there are dramatic
views of Clifton Suspension Bridge. The 440 acres were turned
into a public park in 1861 by the Society of Merchant Venturers,
who owned Clifton Down, and the Corporation of Bristol, who
owned Durdham Down.
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Clifton,
Bristol,
BS8
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CLIFTON LIBRARY
Clifton Library is a large public library at the heart of
Clifton village in Bristol. The facility has a large collection
of both fiction and non-fiction books available for loan as well
as an extensive range of reference titles that can be viewed
within the library. There is a large selection of audio vide
material available for hire and on occasion the library is used
for public lectures and exhibitions.
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Princess Victoria Street,
Clifton,
Bristol
BS8 4BX
CLIFTON LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9038572
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CLIFTON OBSERVATORY
This camera obscura is superbly placed. High above the Avon
Gorge, it provides panoramic views of the dramatic scenery. The
observatory was originally a windmill. After a fire in 1777
damaged the building, it stood derelict until rented to the
artist William West in 1828. West installed the camera obscura
which is still in working order and open to the public. West
also cut a tunnel through the cliff to St Vincent�s cave, which
looks out over the Gorge.
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Clifton Down,
Clifton,
Bristol
BS8
CLIFTON OBSERVATORY CLICK
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CLIFTON ROCKS RAILWAY
This railway gives local people and visitors to the area the
chance to experience the great experience of a traditional and
historic funicular railway. The railway gives some fantastic
views of the historic city of Bristol and its surrounds as it
climbs the side of this old rock face. Run by a group of
enthusiasts and volunteers, the railway offers a fun day out for
all the family.
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Princes Buildings,
Clifton,
Bristol,
BS8 4LD
CLIFTON ROCKS RAILWAY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 962 0223
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CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon
Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150
years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from
all over the world. Its story began in 1754 with the dream of a
Bristol wine merchant who left a legacy to build a bridge over
the Gorge. 24 year old Isambard Kingdom Brunel was eventually
declared the winner and appointed project engineer � his first
major commission.Work began in 1831 but the project was dogged
with political and financial difficulties and by 1843, with only
the towers completed, the project was abandoned.
Brunel died aged only 53 yrs in 1859 but the Bridge was
completed as his memorial and finally opened in 1864. Designed
in the early 19th century for light horse drawn traffic it still
meets the demands of 21st century commuter traffic with
11-12,000 motor vehicles crossing it every day.
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Bridge Road
Leigh Woods
Bristol
BS8 3PA
CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9744664 - Fax: +44 (0)117
9745255
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COLSTON HALL
The people of Bristol have been enjoying music at Colston Hall
for almost 140 years. As part of our redevelopment project we've
begun research into the keypoints of the four Colston Halls that
have stood on Colston Street, as well as the many musical
highlights experienced along the way.
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Colston Hall
Colston Street, Bristol. BS1 5AR -
COLSTON HALL CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel : 0117 922 3683
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COLSTON ALMHOUSE
Gracious ranges are grouped around the courtyard of this
almshouse built in 1691. The clock and belfry mark its
barrel-vaulted chapel. It was founded for the poor by Bristol
merchant Edward Colston, who made a fortune from the slave
trade. The 12 men and 12 women residents had to be Bristol-born
and attend the chapel regularly. It still provides a home for
elderly Bristolians, run by the Society of Merchant Venturers.
So it is not generally open to the public.
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St. Michael�s Hill,
Bristol
BS2 8DY
COLSTON ALMHOUSE CLICK
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THE COMMERCIAL ROOMS
The merchants of late Georgian Bristol wanted somewhere
exclusive to meet. So they built themselves this elegant club in
1810. Impressed by the Lyceum at Liverpool, the committee
commissioned London architect Charles Augustus Busby to design
something similar. Within the classical portico is the symbolic
story of Bristol�s wealth from trade. A frieze shows Neptune
presenting all quarters of the world to Britannia. The imposing
club room has been converted into a pub, while the panelled
basement houses Lords Restaurant.
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43-45 Corn Street,
Bristol
BS1 1HT
THE COMMERCIAL ROOMS CLICK
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CONCORDE
The West�s world famous visitor attraction starred Concorde 216
� Alpha Foxtrot � who made her spectacular final flight home
into Filton, birthplace of supersonic travel, on 26 November
2003, the final flight of a Concorde. Thousands of people turned
out to welcome her home, and many more thousands of people from
around the world have visited Concorde at Filton over the next
six and a half years. Many people visited more than once, and
our Frequent Flyer notched up 32 visits. Concorde at Filton is a
facility within the Airbus site, and was made available by them
for public visits to this iconic aircraft. Ownership of Concorde
Alpha Foxtrot remains with British Airways, who have an
agreement with Airbus at Filton this special Concorde must
receive regular maintenance and care.In autumn 2010, Airbus
withdrew Concorde Alpha Foxtrot from display for inspection by
aircraft engineers who will undertake any work required. There
is currently no foreseeable date for the reopening of Concorde
at Filton. Concorde at Filton is a temporary home for Concorde
216. Local organisations and companies are supporting the
creation of a major aviation heritage centre, where Concorde 216
will be under cover as the centre-piece of displays and exhibits
that detail the story of the region�s long-standing role in the
world of aerospac
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Filton,
Bristol,
BS99 7AR
CONCORDE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 936 5485
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COUNCIL HOUSE
Bristol�s largest neo-Georgian building dominates College Green.
The massive sweep of the Council House curves around the west
side of the green and vies with the cathedral beside it in
looming presence. The council, needing larger premises than
their building in Corn Street, commissioned a new hub of local
government from Vincent Harris in 1935, but war intervened and
it was not finished until 1956.
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College Green,
Bristol
BS1 5TR
COUNCIL HOUSE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 922 2000
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DESPERATE MEN INTERNATIONAL STREET THEATRE
Desperate Men is an international touring street theatre company
based in Bristol, UK. (We can get desperate, but we're not all
men...)
Started in 1980 in Berlin, the company's performance history is
legendary and notable for never being formulaic or 'safe'.
Whether on a street, in a theatre, in a school, in a bar or on a
hillside, our purpose has always been clear: To produce
original, accessible comic theatre. Feel free to explore our
website - there's stuff here illustrating all aspects of our
work - past, present and future.
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PACTS, Epstein Buildings, Mivart Street, Easton, Bristol,
BS5 6JL U.K.
DESPERATEMEN CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel +44 ( 0) 117 939 3902
Mobile +44 0777 5911 620
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EARTH SCIENCES MUSEUM
he Geology Museum at The University of Bristol houses over
100,000 specimens, some of international importance others
unique to the Bristol area and essential for the understanding
of local geology. The collections have been built up
gradually, since 1876 and reflect the history of the School of
Earth Sciences and its past and current research and teaching
interests. The museum was established and "fully registered"
(Registered Museum No. 200) under the Museum and Galleries
Commission's Museum Registration Scheme in 2000. We are planning
to apply for accreditation under the Arts Councils Museum
Accreditation Scheme in 2012/2013.
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Wills Memorial Building,
Queen's Road,
Bristol,
BS8 1RJ
EARTH SCIENCES MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 928 9000 - Fax: +44 (0)117 925
3385
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EDWARD COLSTON STATUE
Colston (1636-1721) was a man of contradictions. Much of his
wealth was founded on the slave trade. He was an ardent
supporter of the Tory party and the established church, to the
point of intolerance of all dissent. Yet he gave generously to
causes close to his heart. His native city gained much from his
philanthropy, including the school and almshouse which still
bear his name. This bronze statue by John Cassidy was unveiled
in 1895.
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Colston Avenue,
Bristol
EDWARD COLSTON STATUE CLICK
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EDWARD EVERARD'S PRINTING WORKS
This remarkable Art Nouveau fa�ade was designed in 1900 for the
printing works of Edward Everard. Either side are Johann
Gutenberg, father of printing, and William Morris, reviver of
craftsmanship. In between the Spirit of Light spreads glorious
wings over arched windows. Below is Everard�s name in the Art
Nouveau typeface he designed. The brilliant colours remain as
fresh as ever, since the decoration is not painted on, but made
of glazed tiles.
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Broad Street,
Bristol
BS1
PRINTING WORKS CLICK
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THE EXCHANGE
The Exchange is considered the finest Georgian building in
Bristol. It was the work of Bath architect John Wood the Elder
and opened in 1743. Wood was asked to design a grand structure
around an open court where merchants could meet for business.
Deals could be closed by payment on brass tables called nails -
the origin of the saying �pay on the nail�. The nails now stand
outside in Corn Street. The court was later roofed over and now
houses part of St. Nicholas Market.
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Corn Street,
Bristol BS1
THE EXCHANGE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 922 4017
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FLOATING HARBOUR
Bristol grew wealthy on trade through its harbour. Yet for
centuries strong tides left vessels half buried in mud at low
water. The problem was solved in the early 19th century, when a
stretch of the River Avon was enclosed to create a deep water
pool. Since the commercial docks moved to Avonmouth, the
Floating Harbour has been transformed into a leisure marina. It
is thronged each year for the Bristol Harbour Festival. Tall
ships visit for the colourful event.
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Bristol
BS1
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FORKBEARD FANTASY
Forkbeard Fantasy is a theatre and film company who have been
touring their shows, films, exhibitions and special events since
the mid-1970's. Their theatre shows combine comedy with special
effects, wild mechanical sets, outsize characters and their
unique trademark interactive mix of film, animation and cartoon
live on stage.
Their shows tour the length and breadth of the U.K. and they
have appeared at festivals as far afield as Mexico, Columbia,
Poland and Canada as well as all over Europe.
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Forkbeard Fantasy
P.O. Box 1241,
Bristol BS99 2TG
FORKBEARD FANTASY CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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FRENCHAY MUSEUM
Frenchay Museum is a small but fascinating place of history to
visit, charting the growth and development of this suburb of
Bristol. Although once an independent and quite isolated
community, throughout the years, the great city of the south
west has begun to swallow it up. This makes the protection of
the heritage at this museum even more important.
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Begbrook Park,
Frenchay,
Bristol,
BS16 1SZ
FRENCHAY MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 957 0942 - Fax: +44 (0)117 957
0942
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GEORGIAN HOUSE
The Georgian House is an 18th century, six storey
townhouse that has been restored and decorated to its
original glory.
The house was built in 1790 for John Pinney, a wealthy
slave plantation owner and sugar merchant, it was also
where the enslaved African, Pero lived. It is displayed as
it might have looked in the 18th century and provides an
insight into life above and below stairs. Imagine the busy
kitchen where servants prepared meals, taking a dip in the
cold-water plunge pool and relaxing in the elegant
upstairs rooms.
There are 11 rooms spread over four floors, including;
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The basement, where you can see the kitchen,
housekeeper's room, pantry and John Pinney's cold
water plunge pool.
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Formal rooms including John Pinney's office, two
dining rooms, a library and two drawing rooms.
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The second floor bedroom.
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A small exhibition on the Pinney's involvement
in the sugar trade and John Pinney's slave, Pero.
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The Georgian House
7 Great George Street
West End Bristol BS1 5RR
GEORGIAN HOUSE CLICK
Fax: 0117 922 2047
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Tel: 0117 921 1362
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GERTRUDE HERMES
Gertrude Hermes lived a significant amount of time in this
charming old house on the edge of Clifton village in Bristol,
close to the suspension bridge. Hermes was one of the best known
painters and sculptors of the 20th Century in Britain and was
especially known for her carving. Work of Hermes can still be
seen in museums and galleries across the world including the
Tate in London.
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5 Sion Hill,
Bristol,
BS8
GERTRUDE HERMES CLICK
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GLENSIDE HOSPITAL MUSEUM
The Glenside Hospital Museum is filled with interesting
artefacts and historical documents that help visitors to
understand the history of this hospital, and the way that
medicine has progressed throughout the years. A subject that has
always been at the forefront of social and political agendas,
sometimes we take the amazing healthcare that is available in
the world for granted, and should look closer at its
development.
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Glenside Campus,
Stapleton,
Bristol,
BS16 1DD
GLENSIDE HOSPITAL MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 965 2688
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
The County Ground is the headquarters of Gloucestershire
County Cricket Club located in Bristol north of the City
Centre. The grounds are conveniently situated just a short
distance from the M32 with access to the M4 & M5. The
grounds are now known as a highly rated venue for first
class international cricket. The Bristol ground is the
second largest playing area in England.
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is the
most successful one-day side of the last 10
years, our achievement in winning seven
trophies in just five years is second to
none.This has transformed Gloucestershire,
who are now recognised by the public, media
and business community as a successful and
ambitious organisation. With screenings of
One Day Internationals and domestic matches,
sponsors and advertisers receive maximum
exposure on both Sky TV and Channel 4, as
well as fantastic regional and national
coverage in the media.By promoting
successful partnerships with corporate
clients we are able to create success for
both parties. Gloucestershire County Cricket
Club can provide a package of promotional
opportunities designed to develop brand
awareness and create sales for associated
products where required.A partnership is one
of the most successful ways of benefiting
from an association with Gloucestershire
County Cricket Club. We can package
different corporate opportunities to help
you achieve your own company's
objectives.
loucestershire County Cricket Club currently play at
three different venues, Bristol, Cheltenham and
Gloucester. The majority of matches are played at the
Club's headquarters in Bristol, but for a week in June
the Club play a festival in Gloucester and for 2 weeks
in July and August the Club play the most successful
festival in the world in Cheltenham. Listed are all
three venues.
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BRISTOL
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
THE COUNTY GROUND , NEVIL RD
BRISTOL BS7 9EJ
Cheltenham College
The C&G Cheltenham Cricket Festival is well over
100 years old and is played at the College Ground in
Cheltenham. Situated in the heart of the Cotswold
town, with probably the most picturesque and
recognisable backdrop to a ground, the College has
seen some of the most exciting cricket played in
Gloucestershire.
Gloucester Festival
The Gloucester Festival is played in the heart of
Gloucester City Centre, at the King's School playing
field, Archdeacon Meadow. The matches at King's School
often produce high scoring and fascinating games
See Our Cricket Website
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THE GRANARY
It was built in 1869 by Archibald Ponton and William Venn Gough
with red Cattybrook brick with black and white brick and
limestone dressings as a granary but has been used as offices.
It is probably the best preserved example of the Bristol
Byzantine style. It has also been known as Wait and James'
Granary
It housed a nightclub, also known as The Granary, from 1968 to
1988. Initially opened as a jazz club by Ted Cowell under the
guidance of Acker Bilk in 1968, it started hosting regular rock
nights in 1969, becoming an all-rock club by 1978. Many
well-known rock acts played there, including Yes, Genesis,
Status Quo, Mot�rhead and Iron Maiden.
The building was owned by Bristol City Council who invited
competitive bids from developers for its renovation and
conversion. Barton Willmore produced the designs which supported
the winning bid to convert the building into apartments.
It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed
building.
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Queen Charlotte Street
and Welsh Back,
Bristol
BS1
THE GRANARY CLICK
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THE GREYHOUND INN
The Greyhound was once a bustling coaching inn. It was built
about 1620, but refronted in the 18th century. Coaches left the
Greyhound for Chippenham and points east. The stage coach era
ended with the coming of the railways in the 1840s, but the
Greyhound was still a working pub until 1975. Its frontage then
became an entrance to the Galleries shopping mall.
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Broadmead,
Bristol
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THE HATCHET INN
The Hatchet Inn is an historic public house situated on Frogmore
Street, Bristol, England a few minutes walk from the city
centre. The name is thought to originate from the axes/hatchets
that the local woodsmen used in Clifton Woods. It dates from
1606 but has undergone significant alteration since and is a
grade II listed building.
Since the 1980s the Hatchet has long been associated as one of
Bristols few Alternative pubs and remains popular with followers
of alternative lifestyles. The pub has a pool room located
upstairs as well as a venue which is used for clubs and can be
hired for private bookings. There is a beer garden located on
the side of the property, facing the O2 Academy venue.
Located behind the pub was the old Cannon Cinema, which closed
down in 2000. The building is now an Academy Night Club/gig
venue were many well known bands have played. There are
regular DJs on Friday and Saturday evenings. In the 18th
Century there was a Rat Pitt at the rear of the building. *
Local legend has it that the front door, beneath the paint and
tar is covered with human skin. Like many listed buildings
the pub is allegedly to be haunted, particularly in the old
cellars and the older parts of the building. In September
2006 the Hatchet celebrated its 400 year anniversary. The
streets nearby were closed, staff and some regular customers
dressed up in historic costumes.
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27 Frogmore St,
BRISTOL,
BS1 5NA
HATCHET INN JOKE OF A WEBSITE
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HEART OF WESSEX RAIL ALE TRAIL
Welcome to the Heart of Wessex Line Rail Ale Trail. We've
modelled this guide on the highly successful branch line
trails created by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership. The
Heart of Wessex rail line runs from Bristol to Weymouth
through 87 miles of lovely rural scenery, and our trail
consists of 28 pubs in 18 different locations along the route.
We've concentrated on character pubs (and that often applies
to the locals, too!) serving real ales in the centre of the
towns and villages served by the rail line. There are some
truly unique pubs on our trail, and some fascinating corners
of rural Wessex to discover on the way. Whether you use this
site to help you plan a holiday or just for a day out, we hope
you'll enjoy our picturesque and friendly local rail line as a
route to discovering some truly superlative real ales!
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Catherine Phillips,
Rail Partnership Officer,
c/o Council Offices,
Churchfields,
Wincanton BA9 6AG.
For train times and fares call National Rail Enquiries on 08457
48 49 50. Cheap day returns are available from 9.30am (in a few
cases earlier) on weekdays, and all day at weekends. the
longest journey - Bristol to Weymouth (87 miles)
WESSEX RAIL ALE TRAIL CLICK
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Tel 01963 435058
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HIGH CROSS
Bristol High Cross was a monumental market cross erected in 1373
in the centre of Bristol. It was built in Decorated Gothic style
on the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon cross, to commemorate the
granting of a charter by Edward III to make Bristol a county,
separate from Somerset and Gloucestershire. In 1780 it was
moved to the gardens of Stourhead, a country house in Wiltshire.
The Victorian citizens of Bristol sought to regain their cross
but the original was now too fragile to be moved again. They
commissioned architect John Norton to build a replica which
would again stand upon College Green. Norton inspected the
original closely to copy its design and then engaged John
Thomas, the celebrated mason and stone carver who had recently
worked upon the new Palace of Westminster, to construct the body
of the cross. The funds for the work were exhausted after only
one statue had been completed � Edward III � and so the replica
stood for many years with the other alcoves remaining empty. The
remaining statues were eventually installed in 1889, having been
commissioned from a prolific craftman of the region, Harry
Hems. The remains of the replica cross can be seen in
nearby Berkeley Square, where they were transferred in about
1950.
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Berkeley Square,
Clifton,
Bristol BS8
HIGH CROSS CLICK
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ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL STATUE
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), the famous engineer, by
John Doubleday, was originally erected at the end of Marsh
Street, but was moved to outside Osborne Clarke offices in
Temple Back East. Although Isambard Kingdom Brunel was not
born in Bristol, much of his work was carried out here. The son
of Marc Brunel, a noted engineer, he first came to Bristol in
1828, convalescing after an accident in tunnel construction
under the Thames, when he had dived to rescue some of those
trapped.
Learning of the competition for a bridge over the Avon, Brunel
submitted four designs. The chosen one was Egyptian-influenced,
although the eventual construction was shorn of some of the
original embellishments. A Bristol newspaper of April 1831
recommended a viewing of the two coloured drawings of the
proposed bridge on display in the Commercial Rooms and described
the construction as 'admirably adapted to the beautiful scenery
of the enchanting spot'
The Clifton Suspension Bridge was begun in July 1831, estimated
cost of �57,000, but was not completed until 1864, due to lack
of funding. Sadly Brunel had died by this time, but the bridge
is a lasting testimony to his capabilities.
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Junction of Broad Quay and Marsh Street, Bristol BS1
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL CLICK
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JESUS GREEN
Jesus Green is situated at the heart of Clifton village in
Bristol. It is a large open expanse of public land that is
popular with local people and visitors. Just a stone's throw
from Clifton Suspension Bridge, the green attracts many tourists
in the summer months to take a walk or have a picnic. The area
has been a place of public rest for many generations.
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Bridge Road,
Clifton,
Bristol,
BS8
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JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS HOME
John Addington Symonds was born and bred in Bristol. He lived
throughout the 19th Century and was known as one of the best and
outspoken poets and literary critics of his age. Well known for
his advocacy of all male relationships, Symonds courted
controversy throughout his career and life. His work is still
well respected and remains studied across the English speaking
world. Clifton Hill House was designed by Isaac Ware and built
in 1747 for Paul Fisher, a linen draper and ship owner..The date
can still be seen above the entrance, as well as Paul and Mary
Fisher's initials. The mason and carver was Thomas Paty, later a
famous Bristol architect.In a sale notice in 1830 the house was
described as haviing two handsome freestone fronts with six bed
and dressing rooms on the first floor and eight more bedrooms
above.The gardens at the rear slope down the hill and in days
gone by you would have been able to see the ships in the harbour
from here. Now belonging to Bristol University, the house was
once the home of John Addington Symonds, a Victorian poet and
essayist who is little-remembered today. In 1855 while he was
living there, a thunderbolt fell in the grounds during a terriic
storm, but fortunately it did no damage.
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Lower Clifton Hill,
Clifton,
Bristol
BS8 1BX,
JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS HOME CLICK
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Tel: +44 (0)117 903 5190
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JOHN CABOT STATUE
John Cabot (known in Italian as Giovanni Caboto; c. 1450 � c.
1499) was an Italian navigator and explorer whose 1497 discovery
of parts of North America is commonly held to have been the
first European encounter with the continent of North America
since the Norse Vikings in the eleventh century. The official
position of the Canadian and United Kingdom governments is that
he landed on the island of Newfoundland.
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Narrow Quay,
Bristol,
BS1
JOHN CABOT CLICK
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JOHN FOSTER'S ALMSHOUSES
Salt merchant John Foster founded this almshouse when he was
Mayor of Bristol in 1481. It has been rebuilt several times.
Oddly enough the present Victorian building - in a picturesque
Burgundian Gothic style - was designed by another John Foster.
The adjoining chapel is original though. Its dedication to the
Three Kings of Cologne is unique in Britain and seems to refer
to a shrine of the three wise men in Cologne Cathedral. Since
Foster�s is still a home for the elderly, public access is
rarely available.
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Colston Street,
Bristol
BS1
JOHN FOSTER'S ALMSHOUSES CLICK
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Telephone:
01179 300 303
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JOHN WESLEY'S CHAPEL
The oldest Methodist building in the world. John Wesley�s
headquarters when he began open air preaching in Bristol in
1739. This extraordinary building enables visitors to sense the
atmosphere of the earliest days of Methodism when the �room� was
used not just as a preaching house but as a dispensary and a
school. Above the chapel are the rooms where Wesley and his
preachers lived. Entry to the chapel and the preachers rooms
upstairs is free.
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36 Horsefair,
Bristol
BS1 3JE
JOHN WESLEY'S CHAPEL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 926 4740
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KINGS WESTON HOUSE
Kings Weston House is a privately owned Grade 1 listed Georgian
Mansion House set in 28 acres of parkland on the outskirts of
Bristol . Kings Weston House - as it stands today - was
designed by Sir John Vanbrugh for Edward Southwell (I) circa
1710. It is built of locally quarried stone and the exterior is
Vanbrugh�s best-preserved medium sized house. This house
replaced an earlier Tudor house.
The Manor of Kings Weston was once part of the Berkeley Estate,
which was granted to Robert Fitzharding by Henry II. In 1570 Sir
William Berkeley sold the Kings Weston portion of the estate, it
changed hands several times and in 1679 was purchased by Sir
Robert Southwell. Born in Ireland in 1635 Sir Robert, at the age
of 29, was made Clerk of the Most Honourable Privy Council by
Charles II.The vaulted Tea Shop at Kings Weston House serves a
range of food and drink including wine and beer and is is open
every day of the year (except Christmas day) from 9.30am to
4pm.
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Kings Weston Lane,
Kings Weston,
Bristol
BS11 0UR
KINGS WESTON HOUSE CLICK
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Tel: 0117 938 2299
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KINGS WESTON ROMAN VILLA
A Roman villa was a country house, usually the centre of an
estate. This one was discovered during the construction of
Lawrence Weston housing estate in 1947. Remains of the walls can
be seen from the street, but the mosaic floors of the west wing
are under cover, together with remains of the bath house.Explore
where Romans used to live right on Bristol's doorstep. See the
only Roman bath suite in Bristol, mosaic floors and discover
Roman central heating! During the summer we hold a series of
free villa open days bringing the history of the area
alive. You can obtain a key from Blaise Castle House Museum
during seasonal opening hours or from the City Museum and Art
Gallery.
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Long Cross,
Lawrence Weston,
Bristol
BS11 0LP
KINGS WESTON ROMAN VILLA CLICK
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Tel: 0117 922 3571
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LOT
LOT is housed in a 25000 square foot site over three levels, and
comprises an artist-led collaborative art project in Bristol.
The main exhibition spaces are naturally lit, offering a fine
place to view the range of diverse exhibitions that take place
here throughout thee year. The artists� studios are open to the
public, offering an interesting insight into the way that many
of the pieces are created.
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Broadmead,
Bristol,
BS1 4AW
LOT CLICK
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LEAD SHOT TOWER
The process was invented by William Watts of Bristol, UK, and
patented in the late 18th century.[ Watts extended his house in
Redcliffe, Bristol to build the first shot tower in 1782.
Shot towers replaced the earlier techniques of casting shot in
moulds, which was expensive, or of dripping molten lead into
water barrels, which produced insufficiently spherical balls.
Large shot which could not be made by the shot tower were made
by tumbling pieces of cut lead sheet in a barrel until round.
Shot towers were replaced by the "wind tower" method by the end
of the 19th century, which used a blast of cold air to
dramatically shorten the drop necessary. Today the
Bliemeister method is used to make smaller shot sizes, and
larger sizes are made by the cold swaging process of feeding
calibrated lengths of wire into hemispherical dies and stamping
them into sphere When his tower was demolished for road widening
in 1968, it was replaced by this 140-foot tall reinforced
concrete landmark. It no longer makes shot, but as a listed
building will be preserved as part of Bristol�s skyline.
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Cheese Lane,
Bristol
BS2
LEAD SHOT TOWER CLICK
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LEIGH WOODS
Explore the beautiful and diverse broadleaf woodland on the
plateau above the famous Avon Gorge, boasting superb views
across the city to downland beyond. Leigh Woods has been an
intrinsic part of Bristolian life for centuries. Designated
pathways will lead you through oak, small leaf lime and ash
forest. Springtime brings an abundance of bluebells and wood
anemones, whilst the summer months offer relaxing, shady walks.
The red and golden hues of autumn, combined with an interesting
array of fungi, are particularly beautiful. Former woodland
pasture offers a mixture of open grassy glades, surrounded by
broadleaf woodland and many veteran oak pollards, where
established footpaths lead to wonderful views of the suspension
bridge and the city beyond. A scheme to reintroduce grazing with
local breeds of cattle is in plan. Stokeleigh Camp is an Iron
Age hill fort that once defended the crossing over the River
Avon. Impressive ramparts and ditches enclose the interior of
the camp, which dates back to 350BC. Breathtaking views across
the gorge await. An easy surface pathway follows the base of the
gorge, where the true scale of it becomes apparent. Look up to
the soaring suspension bridge above and the beautiful broadleaf
woodland, interspersed with areas of flower-rich limestone
grassland around old stone quarries. Rockrose, Bristol
Rock-cress and Black Knapweed are all native to this area
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Leigh,
Bristol
BS2 4RT
LEIGH WOODS CLICK
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Tel
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LLANDOGER TROW
The Llandoger Trow is a historic public house in Bristol, south
west England. Dating from 1664, it is in King Street, between
Welsh Back and Queen Charlotte Street, near the old city centre
docks. A trow was a flat-bottomed barge, and Llandogo is a
village 20 miles (32 km) north-west of Bristol, across the
Severn Estuary and upstream on the River Wye in South Wales,
where trows were once built. Trows historically sailed to trade
in Bristol.
The pub was partially destroyed by a bomb in World War II, but
three of the original five projecting gables remain. It is a
grade II* listed building. Tradition has it that Daniel Defoe
met Alexander Selkirk, his inspiration for Robinson Crusoe,
here, and it was Robert Louis Stevenson�s inspiration for
the Admiral Benbow in Treasure Island. In the Victorian era the
pub was associated with the Theatre Royal, which is across the
road, and was visited by many performers and musicians including
Henry Irving. In 1962 it became a Berni Inn, but now belongs to
Whitbread and trades as a Brewers Fayre. Another notable Bristol
pub, The Old Duke, is situated opposite the Llandoger Trow.In
2007, Llandoger Trow was one of the three locations seen in the
Pirate's Cove episode of Most Haunted Live!. The others were
Blackbeard's houses and Redcliffe Caves.
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3-5 King Street,
Bristol
BS1 4ER
LLANDOGER TROW CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 926 0783
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LLOYDS TSB BANK
This building begs to be noticed. The astonishingly opulent
fa�ade was modelled on that of the sumptuous Sansovino Library
in Venice. Two tiers of arcades are decorated with a mass of
sculpture. It was the brain-child of Bristol architect William
Bruce Gingell, while the figurework - full of allegory - was by
sculptor John Thomas, who worked on the Houses of Parliament. It
was opened in 1856 as the West of England and South Wales Bank
and has remained a bank throughout its history.
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55 Corn Street,
Bristol
BS1
LLOYDS TSB BANK CLICK
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M SHED
Situated on the historic Harbourside, M Shed is the much
anticipated and exciting new history museum of Bristol that
tells the story of our city.The 1950s transit shed, originally
called M Shed, on Bristol�s historic wharf has been transformed
into a brand new museum. Thought-provoking and fun, M Shed
challenges the perceptions of what it has meant to live here
over the centuries through the recollections of the people who
shaped the city.M Shed explores the city�s history from
prehistoric times to the 21st century. Stories about the city
and its people have been discovered through working with experts
and communities across the city � a process that will continue
for the life of the museum. Rich collections of objects, art and
archives also play an important part in bringing those stories
to life. There are also working exhibits on the harbourside
including steamboats, trains and cranes as well as a new caf�
that opens out onto a public square on the dockside. M Shed is a
new kind of museum, one that challenges traditional ideas. It
works with the people of Bristol to create displays which make
everyone want to come and see. It is a living museum, where the
stories of the past spark discussions about the future. M Shed
is free to the public. Visit and you can explore over 2000 years
of Bristol�s history, access over 150 restored and digitalised
films and uncover Bristol�s trading past and its role in the
transatlantic slave trade. Explore the city�s war-time
experiences, industrial heritage and engineering history.
Discover things made in Bristol from its music and art to
industry and technology, see over 3000 objects from the city�s
museum and archive collections including favourites from the
Industrial Museum. Come and enjoy a programme of local, national
and international exhibitions.
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Princes Wharf
Wapping Road
Bristol
BS1 4RN
M SHED CLICK
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Tel: +44 (0)117 352 6600
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THE LORD MAYOR'S CHAPEL
This little church is all that remains of St Mark�s Hospital,
founded c.1220 to feed 100 of the city�s poor. They were to be
given one meal a day of pottage and bread. By the 15th century
it was more like a monastery than a charity. So it came into
Henry VIII�s hands in his closure of the monasteries in 1539 and
was bought from the Crown by the Corporation of Bristol. In the
late 17th century the Huguenots, who came to Bristol to avoid
persecution, were given the use of the chapel as a place of
worship.By the 1720's only the chapel remained of the hospital
buildings, and even that was in poor repair. Around this time
the Mayor fell out with the Cathedral authorities and decided to
repair St Mark's and use it as a civic chapel. It then became
known as the Mayor's Chapel, to be changed to the Lord Mayor's
Chapel after Queen Victoria bestowed the title on Sir Herbert
Ashman.Open to the public every day (except Mondays).
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College Green,
Bristol
BS1 5TB
THE LORD MAYOR'S CHAPEL CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 929 4350
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MALL GARDENS
Mall Gardens are a beautiful set of public gardens at the very
heart of Clifton, close to the suspension bridge in Bristol. The
gardens are well maintained by the local authority and have a
selection of flowers and plants that are changed throughout the
year to keep the gardens looking their best through the four
seasons. It is a place of rest and relaxation within the city.
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Mall, Clifton,
Bristol,
BS8
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THE MATTHEW
This is a full-scale replica of the ship on which John Cabot
sailed to America in 1497. She was built in Bristol to celebrate
the 500th anniversary of his discovery of Newfoundland. Despite
the lack of plans or pictures of the original Matthew, it was
possible to convincingly reconstruct the ship from a few clues
and knowledge of the caravels of the time. The Matthew is
usually berthed beside the SS Great Britain and can be seen on
the same ticket.
Over 500 years ago John Cabot and his crew set sail for
Asia aboard the original Matthew hoping to trade goods and
commodities with the people who lived there. However, he finally
arrived on the coast of Newfoundland and therefore was the
original discoverer of America, not Christopher Columbus as most
people are led to believe.There is plenty of history wrapped up
in her timbers. Please look at the other sections which will
present some of the facts and stories surrounding the ship,
details of John Cabot and his original voyage, the historical
circumstances of the trip and what life was like on the original
Matthew.
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The Great Western Dockyard, Gasferry Road,
Bristol
BS1 6TY
THE MATTHEW CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 926 0680 - Fax: +44 (0)117 925
5788
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MERCHANT TAILORS ALMSHOUSES
The guilds of Bristol looked after those in want among their
members. The elderly who could no longer work, or their widows,
could find a home in a guild almshouse. The Merchant Tailors
were an old guild who acquired a building here in 1575. This
handsome almshouse was built in 1701. After housing the poor for
two centuries, it was turned to other uses. It now provides a
restaurant at the Merchant Street entrance to the Mall
Galleries.
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Merchant Street,
Bristol
MERCHANT TAILORS ALMSHOUSES CLICK
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MERCHANT VENTURERS ALMSHOUSES
The powerful Society of Merchant Venturers controlled the
seaborne trade of Bristol for
centuries. It first provided for impoverished sailors - the
elderly or injured - at an almshouse in Marsh Street, just
inside the city wall. After King Street was developed on the
other side of the wall, the Merchant Venturers seized the chance
to demolish part of the wall to enlarge the almshouse. The new
quadrangle opening onto King Street was built in 1696. Sadly
half was lost in the Blitz.
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King Street,
Bristol
BS1
MERCHANT VENTURERS ALMSHOUSES CLICK
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Tel: 0117 973 8058
Fax: 0117 973 5884
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MILLENIUM SQUARE
William Tyndale sits on a bench, translating the New Testament.
We expect to see statues commemorating local worthies in our
city centres, but Bristol�s latest square gives the tradition a
playful new twist. The statues seem to mingle with the visitors.
The tragic young poet Thomas Chatterton lounges on another
bench, while actor Cary Grant strolls along, clutching the
script of To Catch a Thief. The square is part of the
rejuvenation of the harbourside with the @Bristol complex of
attractions.
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Harbourside,
Bristol
BS1
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NEVAC
The National Electronic and Video Archive of the Crafts is one
of the most unique collections of its type anywhere in the
world, and is a fascinating place to visit if you have any sort
of interest in crafts. Here, you will find a large collection of
material, all of which in some sense relates to craft, be that
demonstration or design. Currently the collection is home to
over 284 hours of interviews on video with over 130 different
artists and craftspeople. National Electronic & Video
Archive of the Crafts - NEVAC - is based at the School of
Creative Arts at the University of the West of England,
Bristol.
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Kennel Lodge Road
, Clanage Road,
Bristol,
BS3 2JT
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Phone: +44 (0)117 328 4746
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NEPTUNE
Neptune, god of the sea, presides over maritime Bristol. The
lead statue was cast in 1722 by John Randall to dignify the
Temple Conduit. It stood there for over a century. Since then
Neptune has been shuffled from place to place, but Bristolians
won�t let this popular figure stray too far out of sight.
Neptune now looks over the tame trickle of the Augustine�s
Parade water feature. Originally the statue was painted in flesh
tint with a blue robe.
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St. Augustine�s Parade,
Bristol
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NOAH'S ARK ZOO FARM
With 12 indoor and outdoor adventure play areas including tube
slides and heated soft-play, Noah�s Ark Zoo Farm is fun for all
the family. The 100 acre Bristol attraction also offers a truly
hands on experience for children and their parents: feed and
stroke a variety of exciting animals including donkeys, camels,
deer, goats and lambs and then take part in the free Birds of
Prey flying display in the afternoon. As well as the small
and furry, Noah�s Ark is home to the big zoo animals � watch the
impressive lions and tigers being fed during the daily Big Cat
Talk and then take a stroll with the kids up to the Giraffe and
Rhino Houses to see the African animals up close! Swing by the
gibbons and let the little ones monkey around with the lemurs.
With the indoor Animal Village, play areas and exhibition rooms,
there is plenty for the children to do whatever the weather.
Daily events include the Animal Show, Meet the Reptiles and
regular bumpy tractor rides across the farm. After all the
activity, relax in the popular cafe for lunch and drinks. Noah�s
Ark Zoo Farm is open Monday � Saturday, 10.30am � 5.00pm. Visit
website for more info.
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Clevedon Road
Wraxall
Bristol
BS48 1PG
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Tel: 01275 852606
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OCEANA BRISTOL
Oceana Bristol is currently Bristol's biggest nightclub, with 2
Club rooms, 3 Themed Bars and WooWoo opening its doors at 11pm,
there is definately something for everyone all under one roof!
The first bar you come to upon entry of Oceana is Wakayama!
Monitors, neon and LEDs evoke a frenetic atmosphere in this
Japanese concept bar. Oceana also has a fully recreated
Ski Lodge with genuine, imported American features and Canadian
logs. In here we play a good mix of Rock, Indie and the odd
Frank Sinatra song is not out of the question. Aspen Ski Lodge
features unique, bespoke chairs, covered with imitation animal
hide and bear skins. Next to the ski lodge is
Oceana's Parisian Boudoir. The music style in here reflects the
mood slow, sexy and chill out. Flock wallpaper and velvet drapes
adorn the walls and central seating area, which has been
designed to resemble a four poster bed. Seating is complimented
with velvet cushions, Art Nouveau figurines and a marble topped
chiffonier featuring a Tiffany lamp. Upstairs is Oceana's
very own Disco room. This room features original New York
memorabilia, acquired from across the globe, and a Saturday
Night Fever dancefloor with flashing glass panels. In this room
its all about party, cheese and of course the 1970's and
80's. Next to the Disco room is Harbourside. A bright,
airy and spacious room with an Australian theme and outdoor
balcony, which is also the second of our two smoking areas. The
last bar is Icehouse, located next to Wakayama. Icehouse is
packed with state-of-the-art technology. This is enhanced only
by the music Icehouse plays an energetic mix of current floor
fillers, club classics and fresh future tracks. T The
audio system delivers an overwhelming sound and makes for a
first class audio experience.
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The South Buildings
Canons Road
Bristol
BS1 5UH
OCEANA BRISTOL CLICK
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PARK ROW SYNAGOGUE
Bristol has had a Jewish presence since at least the 1750's and
before that that had been an important Jewish community there in
medieval times.The Bristol Hebrew Congregation�s Women�s Guild
organises a regular programme of social events either in the
synagogue�s Frank Cohen Hall or in members� homes.
Occasional events are organised jointly with Bristol�s Bristol
and West Progressive Jewish Congregation. The congregation also
has its own Chevra Kadisha (burial society) which serves both
its own members and unaffiliated Jewish people in the
area.Bristol Hebrew Congregation has a close relationship with
Bristol University�s Jewish Society, JSoc, and with students of
Bristol�s two universities. Important to this link is Bristol�s
Hillel Centre, The Ark and Dove, and the Western Region Jewish
Chaplaincy whose local Board administers the student chaplaincy
service in a region stretching from Reading to Plymouth,
including South Wales.
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Park Row Synagogue
Park Row
Bristol Orthodox
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Tel: 0117 9422610
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PEEPOLYKUS
Peepolykus (pronounced people-like-us) is one of the UK�s most
exciting touring theatre companies, creating comic theatre with
proven national and international appeal. Over the last nine
years, it has exported its particular brand of humour to over
100 towns and cities across four continents and enjoyed sell-out
runs at, amongst others, the Edinburgh Festival, The Lyric
Hammersmith, the London International Mime Festival and the
British Festival of Visual Theatre. During this period the
company has received three theatre awards and has been regularly
selected for the British Council�s showcase in Edinburgh. An
impressive track record of touring and its rapidly expanding fan
base are constant proof of the company�s popularity and their
unique ability to cross age, language and cultural boundaries.
International tours have included Australia, Hong Kong,
Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Cyprus, Spain, Germany,
Switzerland, Belgium, Barbados, Ireland, Iran, Greece, South
Korea, Finland and Holland.
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Peepolykus
26 Eldon Terrace,
Windmill Hill,
Bristol BS3 4NZ
PEEPOLYKUS CLICK
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Phone/Fax: + 44 (0) 117 9539882
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PERO'S BRIDGE
This innovative footbridge opened in 1999 to link the waterfront
leisure facilities on either side of St Augustine�s Reach. In an
unusual collaboration, Irish artist Eil�s O�Connell worked on
the design with engineers Arup. The sculpted horns are
counterweights which lift the central span clear for river
craft. Pero was a black slave brought to Bristol from the
Caribbean island of Nevis in 1783 as a servant of wealthy
Bristol merchant John Pinney.
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St. Augustine�s Reach,
Bristol
BS1
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PICTURE THIS
Picture This is a well-respected and innovative moving arts
gallery that commissions and exhibits a great deal of diverse
and interesting works throughout the year. The collection is
designed to ignite an interest in the arts amongst all who
visit. There is a real passion for art here, and the new and
emerging talents of the area are given a chance to bloom in a
well-appointed space.
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40 Sydney Row,
Spike Island,
Bristol,
BS1 6UU
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Phone: +44 (0)117 925 7010 - Fax: +44 (0)117 925
7040
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THE PRIORY CHURCH OF ST.JAMES
This Norman church is Bristol�s earliest surviving building. The
priory was founded in 1129 by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, who
also built a great stone castle for Bristol. When the priory was
dissolved, the nave of its church was spared, as it had become a
parish church. It is now a Catholic church, open for silent
prayer. It is run by the Little Brothers of Nazareth together
with the St James Priory Project for homeless people with a
substance dependency.
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Whitsun Street,
Bristol
BS1 3NZ
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Phone: +44 (0)117 929 9100 - Fax: +44 (0)117 922
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QUEEN ELISABETH'S HOSPITAL THEATRE
QEH Theatre is an integral part of Bristol's Bluecoat
School, and the home of the Drama Department.It was
completed in 1990 at the cost of �1.3 million and opened by
HRH Princess Anne as part of QEH's quatercentenary
celebrations.
QEH Theatre is a striking modern building, with a
comfortable three-sided auditorium seating 220, creating
an intimate and dynamic atmosphere. It provides a quality
learning environment for the teaching of Drama and other
performing arts such as Music and Dance.
Acclaimed for the diversity of its programme, QEH has
promoted exciting and innovative theatre, music, dance,
comedy and poetry, particularly accessible to a school
audience. There are regular productions from leading
national and regional touring theatre companies, as well as
many interesting Bristol-based groups.Shows range from the
classics � Shakespeare, Ibsen, Marlowe, Sophocles � to new
plays. The emphasis is on promoting theatre and the Arts
amongst QEH students, so visiting productions are relevant
and profitable to their learning.The Theatre has a large
foyer with changing exhibitions, and a friendly bar. Patrons
can park in the 24-hour car park opposite the Theatre. QEH
has full facilities for disabled patrons, and strives to be
as accessible as possible for everyone. QEH Theatre is also
available as a conference facility.
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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Theatre
Berkeley Place
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1JX
QUEEN ELISABETH HOSPITAL THEATRECLICK
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QUEEN SQUARE
Spacious Queen Square has become a popular venue for outdoor
events. It was the first residential square outside London.
Bristol Corporation planned it as an elegant enclave for the
wealthy. The houses were to be solidly built of brick and stone.
Commercial tenants and workers� cottages were not allowed. Queen
Anne visited Bristol in 1702, when the square was being built,
so it was named after her. Another royal touch was added in 1736
- the superb equestrian statue of William III by Michael
Rysbrack.
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Bristol
BS1
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QUEEN VICTORIA STATUE
Bristol Corporation commissioned this marble statue to mark
Victoria�s Jubilee in 1887. The artist selected was Sir Joseph
Edgar Boehm, sculptor to the queen, who designed the coinage for
the Jubilee. After 50 years on the throne, half of them in
mourning for her beloved consort Albert, Victoria is shown in
majesty and gravity, every inch an empress. The statue was
unveiled in 1888 by her grandson Prince Albert Victor.
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College Green,
Bristol
BS1
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RAJAH RAMMOHUN ROY
Here stands a man far ahead of his time. Born in Bengal in 1772
to a Brahmin family, Roy became a scholar and reformer. He
campaigned against child marriage and suttee. After a career in
the East India Company, Roy arrived in Britain in 1831 as the
ambassador of the Mughal Emperor. On a visit to Bristol in 1833
he died and is buried in Arno�s Vale Cemetery. This bronze
statue marks the golden jubilee of India�s independence in
1997.
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College Green,
Bristol
BS1
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RED LODGE
Open Saturday to Wednesday 10.00 to 17.00. All groups
must be booked.A historic Elizabethan house, which has
been 'modernised' and restored several times thoughout its
400 year history.Originally a lodge to the Great House
where Queen Elizabeth I once stayed, the Red Lodge is
often described as Bristol's 'hidden treasure' and houses
the Great Oak Room, one of the finest rooms in the West
Country. As you step up the winding staircase and enter
through the porch of the Great Oak Room, you will marvel
at the magnificent oak panelling, the plasterwork ceiling
and the magnificent carved stone chimneypiece.Downstairs,
the Reception Room, Print Room and staircase are all
examples of Georgian architecture.The Red Lodge has had
several uses, and was once used as a reform school for
girls set up by Mary Carpente. A room in the Lodge is
dedicated to her memory. The walled garden is one of The
Red Lodge's best features and is an excellent example of a
re-created Elizabethan-style knot garden with herbaceous
borders.
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Park Row
West End
Bristol BS1 5LJ
Open Saturday to Wednesday 10.00 to 17.00
RED LODGE CLICK
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Tel: 0117 921 1360
Fax: 0117 922 2047
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REDGRAVE THEATRE
Not many schools can boast their own purpose-built theatre. The
Redgrave Theatre belongs to the successful public school Clifton
College. It was named after Old Cliftonian Sir Michael Redgrave,
who opened it in 1966. Naturally it hosts school productions.
But local amateur and professional companies also make use of
this attractive auditorium. The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
regularly performs here.
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Redgrave Theatre
2 Percival Road,
Clifton,
Bristol.
BS8 3LE
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Telephone: 0117 3157600
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ROLLS ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST
The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust was established by a small group
of workers and enthusiasts in 1981, and on a small patch at the
Bristol factory, the trust has developed a fine museum of
interesting pieces related to one of the most famous car
manufacturers on the planet. Amongst the collection is a 390
brake horse power Bristol Jupiter, as well as a collection of
gas turbines from Theseus to Olympus.
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Gypsy Patch,
Bristol,
BS34 7QE
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Phone: +44 (0)117 979 5494 - Fax: +44 (0)117 979
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ROYAL FORT HOUSE
This elegant Georgian house has outstanding rococo plasterwork.
Thomas Stocking created the vines that curl up the stairwell,
with birds pecking the grapes and this fox looking hungrily on.
The house itself was designed by James Bridges for wealthy
merchant Thomas Tyndall and finished in 1761. It stands on the
site of a Civil War fort, named the Royal Fort in honour of
Prince Rupert. The house now forms part of Bristol University,
and is only rarely open to the public, but is available as a
conference venue.
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Tyndall Avenue,
Bristol
BS8 1T
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Phone: +44 (0)117 954 5501
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ROYAL WEST OF ENGLAND ACADAMEDY
This was Bristol�s first art gallery, built in 1858. The Bristol
Society of Artists argued among themselves over its design.
Should the style be Greek or Italian? The winner was this
flamboyant Italianate fa�ade by J.H.Hirst. The Academy has a
large permanent fine art collection and also houses touring
exhibitions, concentrating on contemporary arts. The New Gallery
and Coffee Shop are open throughout the year with free
admission.
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Queen�s Road,
Clifton,
Bristol
BS8 1PX -
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Phone: +44 (0)117 973 5129 - Fax: +44 (0)117 923
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ROYAL YORK CRESCENT
Perhaps the most well-known of the terrraces is Royal York
Crescent. Set on the hillside, it is majestically visible from
the gorge below and across the harbour.Building began in 1791
over gardens and orchards belonging to a mansion built by a 17th
century landowner. In 1812 three unfinished houses were being
advertised in the London newspapers by a builder named Westcott,
stating that the situation was now better in Bristol.In fact the
crescent was not completed until 1820, due to money problems
brought on by war with the French. During this time the site
with its unfinished houses was bought by the War Department who
considered building barracks there. Persuaded by public opinion
against this scheme, they sold it to a developer who finished
the work.
The front doors of the houses open out on to a raised pavement
or terraced walk. Beneath this are basements and vaults. The
designs of the houses vary slightly as different builders were
involved.
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Clifton,
Bristol
BS8
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ST.ANDREWS WALK
Clifton was once a village served by the medieval Church of St
Andrew. The small church could not cope with increasing numbers
and was rebuilt, only to be lost in the Blitz. It was not
rebuilt again, as Clifton had gained other churches as it grew.
The churchyard remains though, with its many memorials. This
shady tree-tunnel through it is also known as Birdcage Walk.
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Clifton,
Bristol
BS8
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ST.BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL
Old houses hide a yet earlier history. Here stood the medieval
St Bartholomew�s Hospital. After it was converted into a school
in 1532, it seems that plots along the street front were granted
to build houses. For two centuries boys trotted to school
through the medieval archway. Many rebuildings have left little
of the old hospital or school to see, but it is worth a peep
through the arch, which now leads to private offices.
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17-19 Christmas Street,
Bristol
BS1
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ST.GEORGES CONCERT HALL
St George�s Bristol has been a concert hall for the past 30
years. Prior to that it had been a church. The building
re-opened in October 1999 with a new look and a new name � St
George's Bristol. The venue's programme of events continues to
go from strength to strength, known locally, nationally and
internationally for its artistic excellence and diversity in the
genres of jazz, classical, folk, world music and opera.
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St.Georges Bristol
Great George Street,
Off Park Street,
Bristol.
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Tel: 0117 923 2359
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ST.JAMES'S GARDENS
The large churchyard of St James�s Priory became a public garden
in 1882. A stone cross with a drinking fountain was donated,
which has now lost its head. Part of the garden itself was later
lost to city redevelopment, while the central walk has
effectively divided the remainder into two small gardens. Still
these patches of green provide a shady retreat from a busy
shopping area.
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St. James�s Parade,
Bristol
BS1
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ST.JOHN'S CONDUIT
Medieval Bristol was well-supplied with fresh water, piped
from springs on nearby hills to public conduits dotted about
the city. Water still gushes from a mossy lion�s mouth in the
wall of St John�s Church, beside the one remaining medieval
city gate. Until it was moved in 1827, St John�s Conduit was
an ornate little building squeezed against the opposite side
of the church, on the inner side of St John�s Gate.
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Nelson Street,
Bristol
BS1
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ST.JOHN'S GATE
This is the one remaining city gate of Bristol. It was rebuilt
by Bristol merchant Walter Frampton around 1380 along with the
church of St John the Baptist beside it. Frampton�s tomb and
effigy can still be seen in the church. On the gate are the
figures of Brennus and Belinus, long imagined to be the founders
of Bristol. The gate once had churches on either side of it. St
John�s remains but the church of St Lawrence has gone along with
the city wall itself.
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Tower Gate,
Bristol
BS1
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ST.MARY'S REDCLIFFE
St Mary Redcliffe is a parish church the size of a cathedral.
Such splendour speaks of Bristol�s wealth. The city�s merchants
could rival the resources of a diocese. There was a church here
in Norman times, but the present building is largely
15th-century. Don�t miss the exotic north porch. Its unusual
hexaganol plan and richly carved seven-pointed arch bring an air
of Moorish Spain to the westcountry. The Undercroft Cafe is open
Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm.
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The Parish Office,
12 Colston Parade,
Redcliffe,
Bristol
BS1 6RA
ST.MARY'S REDCLIFFE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9291487 - Fax: +44 (0)117
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ST.MARY-LE-PORT
nly ruins remain of this old church. The Blitz destroyed all but
its tower. The crumbling fragments of the rest were left on view
as a reminder of war�s destructive power. St Mary�s was one of
the earliest churches of Bristol. It was founded in Saxon times
and enlarged after the Norman conquest. Around it grew up a
market. The Saxon name for a market town was a port, which
explains how St Mary-le-Port got its name. The present tower is
15th-century.
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Castle Park,
Bristol
BS1
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ST.MARY ON THE QUAY
This imposing church with its massive Corinthian portico stood
on the waterfront when it was completed in 1840, hence the name.
The River Frome in front of it was later covered over. The
church was built by a movement led by Edward Irving, known as
the Catholic Apostolic Church, but was taken over by the Roman
Catholic Church a few years later. It is served by priests of
the Society of Jesus.
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20 Colston Street,
Bristol
BS1 5AE
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Phone: +44 (0)117 926 4702 - Fax: +44 (0)117 927
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ST.MICHAEL'S HILL
Once much of Bristol looked like this - though perhaps not as
brightly painted. The seventeenth-century city centre was a mass
of tightly-packed timber-framed houses, their upper stories
jettied out over the street. Most had gone even before the Blitz
destroyed the most famous of them. The city�s wealth has brought
constant renewal. But here we have a charming survival. The
yellow house is now the Anthem Restaurant, which offers an
international cuisine.The timber-framed houses near to St
Michael's church are shown almost at the edge of Millerd's 1673
map of the 'famous cittie of Bristoll and suburbs' describing
this area as 'where ye riseing of ye hill St Michael being
converted into comely buildings and pleasant gardens'.The steep
climb from the cramped alleys of the old city ensured that the
area was high above the insalubrious dockside smells, while a
step beyond lay the open countryside. To the merchants who moved
to St Michael's Hill, it was 'an area blessed with wholesome
draughts of healing air.' Further up the hill the houses date
from the 18th Century.
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Bristol
BS2
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ST.NICHOLAS ALMSHOUSE
The almshouse was one of the first buildings in King Street, a
new development then outside the city wall. It was built in
1652-6 beside the Back Street Gate. The gate and most of the
city wall has long gone, but there still remains one bastion in
the yards behind the almshouse. Since it houses the homeless, St
Nicholas Almshouse is only rarely open to the public, but you
may be able to see the delightful plastered ceiling in the
entrance hall on Doors Open Day.
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King Street,
Bristol
BS1
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ST.NICHOLAS CHURCH
The church beside Bristol Bridge is dedicated to the patron
saint of sailors. It was built into the town wall, with its
chancel over St Nicholas Gate. When the bridge was rebuilt in
the eighteenth century, the upper part of the church had to be
demolished. A new church in the Gothic style went up over the
medieval crypt. St Nicholas was gutted by bombs in the Blitz,
but its shell now houses Bristol and Region Archaeological
Services.
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St Nicholas Street,
Bristol
BS1
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Phone: +44 (0)117 903 9010 - Fax: +44 (0)117 903
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ST.PAUL'S CHURCH
As late Georgian Bristol grew with a burst of squares and
crescents, the new districts needed churches. In fact the
residents of Brunswick and Portland Squares demanded a church of
their own and the City Council put up �1,000 for the building of
St Paul�s. It was finished in 1794 and services were held there
until 1988. The mock-Gothic design was by mason Daniel Hague,
the architect and developer of Portland Square.school?
A masterpiece of provincial 'Gothick� architecture in an
18th-century square, the 'wedding cake church� of St Paul�s (so
named because of the way that the tower stacks up) was granted a
new lease of life by the CCT in partnership with Circomeda, a
circus-training school. Featuring a beautifully ornate Georgian
plaster ceiling, stone columns and a wealth of decorative
stained glass, the historic interior is complemented by state of
the art aerial and trapeze equipment and a pale maplewood
semi-sprung dance floor. Whilst retaining its original
grandeur and the uplifting qualities of light and space, St.
Paul's has been effectively adapted to incorporate all
requirements for a contemporary arts venue. It is now a stunning
and well loved setting perfect for a wide range of events �
performances, professional research and development, concerts,
wedding receptions, open space conferencing, awards ceremonies,
AGMs and private parties. The adaptations made to the building
to enable Circomedia's use do not prevent the beauty of the
building being seen. The animated and elegant plasterwork of the
nave ceiling and chancel arch and a fine collection of monuments
including a memorial by Flaxman to Col. Spencer Thomas Vassall,
who was mortally wounded at the storming of Montevideo in 1807
are still clearly visible to see.
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Portland Square,
Bristol
BS2
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Tel: 0117 924 7615
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ST.PETER'S CHURCH
Castle Park is dominated by the ruined shell of St. Peter�s. It
was among the Bristol churches gutted by bombs in the Blitz.
Sadly it was one of the oldest. Saxon in origin, it was rebuilt
in Norman times and again around 1400. The church had a near
miss in an earlier war. As the Royalists stormed the city in
1643, the Roundhead commander of Bristol Castle ordered nearby
St Peter�s to be demolished, to give his garrison a clear line
of fire, but was persuaded to forbear.
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Castle Park,
Bristol
BS1
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Tel: 0117 92 23719
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ST.STEPHEN'S CHURCH
Designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building,
Saint Stephen�s church lies on the ancient riverside boundary of
the Anglo Saxon sacred city. Work on diverting the river Frome
to form Bristol Harbour was completed in 1248. In the same
century Saint Stephen�s was developed by a Benedictine cell from
Glastonbury Abbey. The harbour church was totally rebuilt in
1470 by the parishioners and the Abbey of St Peter Gloucester.
In 1703 the Great Storm (which blew down Eddystone lighthouse
and damaged Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Fairford churches amongst
many other buildings) damaged the roofs, clerestory and the pews
of the nave and south aisle. The storm also caused an immense
high tide which flooded the church to a depth of five inches.
The uniform appearance of the perpendicular town church was
perfected again in the various late 19th century restorations
(1875-1898). These unaccountably destroyed the original
six-light east window, replacing it with the current one of five
lights.
The tower:
Saint Stephen�s tower- now peeping over Bristol city offices �
used to be a visible landmark to seafarers. It was� built in
1470 by by John Shipward (d.1473), four times Mayor of Bristol,
the same year the church was rebuilt.The tower�s parapet has
been restored three times, following storm damage in 1703 , in
1914 and again in 1970. The tower is typical of Somerset
churches, but with the addition of a Gloucestershire crown of
arcaded battlements, four angle pinnacles and openwork parapet.
There are similar examples at Gloucester Cathedral, Cardiff St
John and much more locally Thornbury and Dundry parish
churches.Without its 152 feet tall tower, the church would be
visible only from St Stephen�s street as office buildings hem it
in � so the tower is a modern landmark too.
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St. Stephen�s Avenue,
Bristol
BS1
ST.STEPHEN'S CHURCH CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 927 7977
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SOMERSET JEWISH SOCIAL & CULTURAL GROUP
We are a growing group. We've been together for about one
year and there are approximately 30 people in the group -of
all ages, singles, couples, and some with partners of other
faiths. We vary in our levels of observance, but we all
'click' very well, and we love to welcome new members -I
guarantee you'll have a great time! Our aim appears to be
socialising, nosh and talks from group members.
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Contact : Jane Warner,
email
janecarolewarner@hotmail.com
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Tel No 01823 289085
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S.S.GREAT BRITAIN
Built and launched in Bristol in 1843, Isambard Kingdom
Brunel�s maritime masterpiece was the world�s first
ocean-going, propeller driven iron ship.After a life as a
luxury liner, troop ship, cargo vessel and floating
warehouse, she was abandoned in the Falklands Islands in
1937. She was salvaged in 1970, towed back to Bristol and
has now been restored to her former glory. The historic
vessel is being conserved for future generations under a
�glass sea� in the very dockyard where she was built.
Visitors are encouraged to experience what life was like
for her Victorian passengers and crew, including a visit
to the recently installed three-storey tall moving
engine.Tickets to Brunel�s ss Great Britain allow free and
unlimited return visits for a year from the date of
purchase. Tickets allow entry to the dry dock, museum,
Maritime Heritage Centre, and the replica of John Cabot's
ship The Matthew when she is in Bristol.
Visitors are invited to use an Audio Guide whilst aboard
the ship and these are available in English, French &
German and there are BSL Guides Video Guides for the
deaf.Brunel's ss Great Britain was the winner of the
Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year 2006 - the Biggest
Arts Prize in the U.K.
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Brunel's ss Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard
Gas Ferry Road
Bristol BS1 6TY
Open 10.00 to 17.30 April to October, 10.00 to 16.30
November to March.
Fax: 0117 925 5788
S.S.GREAT BRITAIN CLICK
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Tel: 0117 926 0680
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THE SUGAR HOUSE
Sugar and tobacco were imported from the New World through
Bristol. So where better to refine sugar? It was an important
industry in the city for two centuries. Bristol had many sugar
houses. Now this is only one remaining. Not that it makes sugar
these days. Until its conversion into a hotel and bistro in
1999, it stood derelict for years. But we can picture a Georgian
sugar magnate living in the fine house beside his factory.
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Narrow Lewins Mead,
Bristol
BS1 2NU
HOTEL DU VIN CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 925 5577
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TAILORS HALL
This fine door hood has the coat of arms of the Merchant Tailors
Guild. It protects the entrance to their one time guild hall,
built in 1740-1. The tailors were one of the 23 trade companies
of the city, but lapsed on the death of the last member in 1824.
A gruesome touch is the severed head of St John the Baptist. He
was the patron saint of tailors. His symbols of the lamb and
staff appear as the crest of the guild arms.
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Tailor�s Court,
off Broad Street,
Bristol
BS1
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TEMPLE CHURCH & GARDENS
Temple Church was founded c.1147 by Robert of Gloucester, the
powerful illegitimate son of Henry I, who held Bristol Castle
and great estates in the area. He granted land to the Knights
Templar, who built upon it one of the round churches for which
they are famed. Medieval rebuilding imposed a more conventional
plan, though slipped up slightly with the leaning tower. The
church was gutted by bombs in 1942. Its shell can be
contemplated in the secluded Temple Gardens.
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Church Lane,
Bristol
BS1
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TEMPLE MEADS STATION
During the early Victorian railway rush companies sprang up to
build railway lines across Britain. Bristol was the meeting
point of the Great Western Railway and the Bristol and Exeter
line. With the logic of private enterprise, two terminuses were
built almost side by side at Temple Meads. When the two
companies agreed to create a joint station, the result in 1878
was this cheerfully unconvincing exercise in nostalgia designed
by Matthew Digby Wyatt.
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Temple Meads,
Bristol
BS1 6QF
TEMPLE MEADS STATION CLICK
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TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE
Housed in a converted tobacco factory building, the theatre
started its new life in the late 1990s as a makeshift
performance space for Show of Strength on the first floor of the
building. Stripped of its Imperial Tobacco office conversion to
reveal the original structure, the venue attracted the attention
of Andrew Hilton who had harboured an ambition to stage
Shakespeare in an original and intimate manner. Architect George
Ferguson, the owner and creator of the Tobacco Factory, accepted
his proposal and the result far exceeded expectations with
national critical acclaim and full houses.
In 2001, Dan Danson was appointed as the Tobacco Factory�s first
Artistic Director, and with the help of the team has been busy
transforming this makeshift 'do it yourself' space into a
properly serviced theatre, in order to fulfill the
organisation�s aim of bringing a diverse, year round programme
of performing arts to Bristol audiences. The acclaimed
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, presenting 2 plays each year
from February � April
Tobacco Factory Productions, such as the much-loved Christmas
shows (Treasure Island, Jungle Book, The Secret Garden)
touring productions from some of the UK�s most dynamic and
exciting companies, including Spin Media, Gecko, Sound &
Fury, Graeae and ATC.
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Tobacco Factory
Raleigh Road,
Southville
Bristol
BS3 1TF
TOBACCO FACTORY CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel: 0117 902 0345
Fax: 0117 902 0162
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TROOPERS HILL NATURE RESERVE
Troopers Hill Nature Reserve is a local nature reserve in the St
George area of east Bristol, and is owned by Bristol Parks. It
is a hillside that has been quarried and mined in the past and
overlooks the River Avon.The hill contains a fascinating mix of
history, wild plants and animals. With heather and broom, rocky
crags, spoil heaps and gullies, stunning views and two listed
chimneys, Troopers Hill Nature Reserve is one of the most
spectacular wildlife spots in the city. And to top this all off,
Troopers Hill Nature Reserve has won the prestigious Green Flag
Award every year since 2007.
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Troopers Hill Road
St. George
Bristol
BS5 8BU
TROOPERS HILL NATURE RESERVE CLICK
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Tel: 0117 947 5037
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UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDENS
2012 is the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 60
years on the throne. To celebrate this amazing achievement we
are going to produce some commemorative glassware to add to your
collections. These will be available soon from all our outlets
and this web site, but watch out for some fantastic offers in
the Bristol Evening Post....
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The Holmes,
Stoke Bishop,
Bristol, BS9 1JB
BOTANIC GARDENS CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 331 4912 - Fax: +44 (0)117 331
4912
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VICTORIA SQUARE GARDENS
This quiet, peaceful little park is a fab place to come and have
a picnic with friends, play some ball games, or just sit and
read a book. The square is the gateway to Clifton Village from
Queens Road, and you can feel life becoming more and more
genteel as you walk through. I particularly love the fact that
there are two halves to the park, with a pathway running down
the middle leading directly to the Clifton Arcade. It's very
sweet and pretty, and absolutely the perfect place for a
romantic walk. It's not a big park, and it's a residential
square, so there is a general understanding between everyone who
comes to use it that behaviour should be moderate, voices low,
and chatter civilised. If you want somewhere a bit more open,
where you can stretch out and make a bit of noise with friends,
I'd walk a bit further and use all that open space up on the
Downs. Save Victoria Square for your quieter park moments.
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Clifton,
Bristol,
BS8
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VIRGIN HOT AIR BALOONING
Home to the world famous Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court
could well lay claim to the title of Hot Air Ballooning Capital
Of The World. Nestled in the beautiful county of Somerset, the
city boasts some of the UK�s most stunning examples of history;
there�s the familiar structure of the Clifton Suspension Bridge
and one of the world�s most famous sailing ships; the S.S. Great
Britain. Perhaps you�ll drift off towards Bath or onwards to
Weston-Super-Mare? Whichever way the wind decides to take you,
you can be sure that the Ashton Court launch site will provide
wonderful memories for years to come.
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Ashton Court Estate
Long Ashton
Bristol
BS41 9JN
Off the A369 enter the estate via the Bower Ashton entrance.
VIRGIN HOT AIR
BALOONING CLICK
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Phone
01952 212750
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W G GRACE'S HOUSE
William Gilbert Grace was better known by his initials WG and is
arguably one of the most famous names in English cricket. A
pioneer of the game and one of the most talented players of the
Victorian age, Grace lived in Bristol, working as a doctor and
playing for Gloucestershire. It is thought that Grace invented
most of the modern techniques of batting which are used today.
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15 Victoria Square
, Bristol,
BS8
W.G.GRACE CLICK
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WATERSHED
The story of Watershed is one of both idealism and pragmatism:
In the 1970s an Arts Centre built by enthusiasts in King Square
Bristol became the first of the British Film Institute�s
Regional Film Theatres. The founders ran the venue with
dedication and passion, but the building was in a state of
disrepair and due to a lack of funding its future was uncertain.
In the early 1980s, the City was looking to regenerate the
derelict harbourside area. In partnership with the British Film
Institute, JT Group, and Bristol City Council, funding was
secured to expand and relocate the Arts Centre into Watershed�s
current home with a new focus on media � particularly film and
photography.
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1 Canon�s Road,
Harbourside,
Bristol
BS1 5TX
WATERSHED CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 927 6444
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WESTBURY CHURCH
Christianity goes back a long way in Westbury. There was a
religious settlement here by 715. It declined, but St Oswald,
Bishop of Worcester, sent 12 monks to make fresh start at
Westbury in 961. Not all his successors were as enthusiastic
about the monastic life, and eventually Westbury became a
college of priests, with a dean and canons. The fine collegiate
church has Norman pillars in the nave and an unusual
15th-century three-sided apse.
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Church Road,
Westbury-on-Trym,
Bristol
WESTBURY CHURCH CLICK
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Tel:
0117 950 8644
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WESTBURY COLLEGE GATEHOUSE
Bishop Carpenter built a new quadrangle in the 15th century for
Westbury�s college (community) of priests. It was like a
miniature castle, with a turret at each corner and a
battlemented gatehouse. Centuries later a Georgian house was
tucked inside the wall, between one turret and the gatehouse.
Now housing for the elderly fills the rest of the quadrangle.
Only one other tower remains of the college. The property is
owned by the National Trust; access is by key, to be collected
from the vicar.
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College Road,
Westbury-on-Trym,
Bristol
BS9 3EJ
WESTBURY COLLEGE GATEHOUSE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 833977
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WHITE HART INN
This historic pub stands on the site of the gatehouse of St
James Priory. Its vaulted cellars apparently date to the
medieval period. The inn was first granted a license in 1672,
but has been much altered. It was refronted in the 19th century.
The white hart was the emblem of Richard II. It became so
popular as an inn sign in his reign that many later inns and
taverns adopted it as a well-known sign. Looking for a great pub
in Bristol.... Look no further. Welcome to The White Hart - A
Traditional, Old Fashioned Pub in the heart of Bristol City
Centre. We serve traditional pub food and real ales. We've
been recently refurbished to a very high standard and offer all
modern facilities with a relaxed and friendly
atmosphere.Centrally located we are right beside the Bristol Bus
Station, BRI Hospital and the Eye Hospital and easy walking
distance to Cabot Circus, Broadmead, the City Centre and the
bars in the Waterfront. Perfect for a starting point if you're
on a night out or having an office party or even if you're just
visiting Bristol and wanting to pop in for a drink or two.
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Lower Maudlin Street,
Bristol
BS3 2LG
WHITE HART INN CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9268767
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WICKHAM THEATRE
As one of the best equipped Studio Theatres at British
University, the Wickham Theatre, named after Professor Glynne
Wickham, founder of the Department and of University Theatre
Studies in this country, is used for a wide range of
activities.The exploration of live performance is an important
part of the way we approach the understanding of theatre.
Students in all years engage in performances exploring forms and
expressions in several theatrical traditions including
experimental contemporary practice.The Theatre is home to a
regular programme of visiting performers and companies working
at the forefront of live performance practice internationally.
The Theatre is also used extensively for research projects in a
range of forms and media. One example is its use for the
Reconstruction of a Jacobean Playhouse Developed by Professor
Martin White and Theatre Designer Jennie Norman from original
drawings by the celebrated Jacobean architect, Inigo
Jones, a full-scale reconstruction of a 17th century
Jacobean indoor playhouse, lit by candles, provides a venue for
an ongoing research project, public performances, a programme of
teaching, and public lectures.
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Wickham Theatre
Bristol University
Drama Dept. building, entrance along Cantocks Close, off
Woodland Road - two minutes from the top of Park Street.
WICKHAM THEATRE CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel: 0117 987 7877
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YE SHAKESPEARE
England�s greatest dramatist is honoured in quite a few pub
names. This house was built only 20 years after Shakespeare�s
death, if we accept the credible date of 1636 on the front. But
it did not become the Shakespeare until Victorian days. A major
refit in 1950 left plenty of exposed beams, but little of the
original interior. Once it brewed its own beer. Nowadays pub
food is available.
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78 Victoria Street,
Bristol
BS1 6DR
YE SHAKESPEARE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)117 9497708
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WESTON SUPER MARE
BRISTOL'S SEASIDE RESORT
Weston-super-Mare is a seaside resort, town and civil
parish in the unitary authority of North Somerset,
which is within the ceremonial county of Somerset,
England. It is located on the Bristol Channel coast,
18 miles (29 km) south west of Bristol, spanning the
coast between the bounding high ground of Worlebury
Hill and Bleadon Hill. It includes the suburbs of
Oldmixon, West Wick and Worle. Its population
according to the 2001 census was 71,758. Although
there is evidence in the local area of occupation
since the Iron Age, it was still a small village until
the 19th century when it became a seaside resort, and
was connected with local towns and cities by a
railway, and two piers were built. The growth
continued until the second half of the 20th century,
when tourism declined and some local industries
closed. During the 21st century a regeneration
programme is being undertaken. Attractions include the
Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare Museum, the Grand
Pier and the SeaQuarium aquarium. The Paddle Steamer
Waverley and MV Balmoral offer day sea trips from
Knightstone Island to various destinations along the
Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary. Cultural venues
include The Playhouse, The Winter Gardens, and The
Blakehay Theatre & Community Arts Centre. Owing to
the large tidal range in the Bristol Channel, the low
tide mark in Weston Bay is about a mile from the
seafront. Although the beach itself is sandy, low tide
uncovers areas of thick mud, hence the colloquial
name, Weston-super-Mud. These mudflats are very
dangerous to walk in and are crossed by the mouth of
the River Axe. Just to the north of the town is Sand
Point which marks the lower limit of the Severn
Estuary and the start of the Bristol Channel. It is
also the site of the Middle Hope biological and
geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. In the
centre of the town is Ellenborough Park, another Site
of Special Scientific Interest due to the range of
plant species found there
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Beach Lawns,
Weston-Super-Mare,
BS23 1AT
Email:
touristinfo@n-somerset.gov.uk
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Tel: 01934 888800 Fax: 01934 64174
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THE BLAKEHAY THEATRE
The Blakehay Theatre is a community theatre in the
centre of Weston-super-Mare. At all levels the Blakehay
Theatre aims to offer a high quality, friendly and
diverse arts experience to all its attendees and staff.
The Blakehay theatre is owned and run by the Weston Town
Council. The venue has recently undergone a
refurbishment project that has included the new Jill
Dando Cafe & Theatre Bar, new Box Office, theatre
lighting, toilet facilities, external lighting and
signage and a new roof. The Blakehay Theatre is a
community theatre in the centre of Weston-super-Mare. At
all levels the Blakehay Theatre aims to offer a high
quality, friendly and diverse arts experience to all its
attendees and staff. The Blakehay Theatre operates as
being a live events venue programming local and regional
theatre, music and dance. The Blakehay Actors Company
runs a popular drama company with weekly meetings. The
venue is also home to the RAFA concert band and Weston
College Performing Arts department. Please see our
regular hirers page for more information. Situated next
to Grove Park, the Blakehay Theatre is an excellent
place to visit during the day or evening to be
entertained, educated or even just to get a good cup of
coffee!
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Wadham St,
Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 1JZ
BLAKEHAY THEATRE CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel: 01934 645493
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CHRIST CHURCH
Christ Church is a welcoming, friendly, family Anglican
evangelical church marked by informal services with a
mixture of the best of the old and new worship music.
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18 Montpelier
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2RH
CHRIST CHURCH CLICK
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Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1934 641016
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COURT FARM COUNTRY PARK
Award-winning Farm Park. Largest farm visit centre in
area. All aspects of farming and countryside covered.
Free Guided Tours and Tractor Rides. All-weather
facilities. Indoor Adventure Play. Bottle Feeding and
Animal Handling. Very hands-on.
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Court Farm Country Park,
Wolvershill Road,
Banwell,
Weston-S-Mare,
BS29 6DL
COURT FARM COUNTRY PARK CLICK
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Tel: 01934 822383
Fax: 01934 822383
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DONKEY RIDES ON WESTON BEACH
Enjoy a great day out for all the family
Have your picture taken with your favourate Donkey Enjoy
tea's, coffee's & ice-creams from our Beach cafe's
while enjoying all the fun of Weston Super Mare Beach
Additional Beach Rides and Services
Roundabouts | Trampolines| Bouncy Castles
Swing Boats | Buckets & Spades | Beach Cafes
Miniture Train Rides
All to be found on the Beach at Weston Super Mare
Also available for Private Hire, Events, Donkey Derbies
& Parties
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Weston Super Mare
North Somerset
UK
DONKEY RIDES CLICK
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Tel/fax 01934 813769 or 07773 141494
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GRAND PIER
The pier is privately-owned and is one of three piers in
the town together with Birnbeck Pier, which stands
derelict awaiting possible restoration and the much
shorter SeaQuarium aquarium built towards the south end
of the seafront. It is supported by 600 iron piles,and
is 400 metres (1,300 ft) long. It has been damaged
by fire on two occasions in 1930 and 2008. Following the
latter fire, which completely destroyed the pavilion,
the pier was rebuilt at a cost of �39 million and
reopened on 23 October 2010.
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Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 1AL
GRAND PIER CLICK
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Tel: 01934 620 238
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THE HELICOPTER MUSEUM
Britain's only dedicated chopper
collection. See the world's oldest, fastest
and ugliest helicopters - over 50 rare
aircraft from 1931 to the present day.
Pleasure flights from our own heliport or
trial lessons for the really
adventurous.
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Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22
8PP
HELICOPTER MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01934
635227
Fax:
01934 645230
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HIGH ACTION
Dry Slope Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowblading,
Tobogganing, Horse Riding, Archery, Rifle
Shooting and Orienteering
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Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, North Somerset. BS25
5PQ
HIGH ACTION CLICK
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Tel: 01934 852335
Fax: 01934 853314
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JILL DANDO GARDEN
Jill Dando was born in Weston-super-mare North Somerset
and educated locally, she went on to work for the BBC
for fourteen years as a television presenter, she worked
on many programmes such as Breakfast News, BBC One
o�clock News, Six o�clock News, the travel programme
Holiday, Crimewatch and occasionally Songs Of Praise.
She was amonst the highest profile BBC on screen staff
and she had also been personality of the year.
Finish Jill Dando GardenBefore she became known
nationally one of the places she worked for locally was
the Weston Mercury newspaper where her father and
brother also worked, she was also a keen Thespian and a
member of the Weston-super-mare Amateur Dramatic
Society. Jill was a much loved personality who was sadly
murdered on her doorstep on 26th April 1999 aged just
37, she was living in Fulham at the time of her murder
and the crime has never been solved. The memorial garden
at Weston�s Grove park is named simply �Jill�s Garden�
it took three days of hard work by the BBC Ground Force
team to design and complete and was opened on 2nd August
2001 by Councillor Peter Bryant, this permanent tribute
to Jill is a sensory garden filled with plants and
colours which were special to her such as roses,
clematis, lavender and a range of tree�s and climbers it
also contains a foaming fountain and a disabled ramp for
easy access. Grove Park is situated in the centre of
Weston at the top end of the high street with all day
parking surrounding the area.
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Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 2QJ
Grove Park is situated in the centre of Weston at the
top end of the High Street with plenty of all day
parking surrounding the area.
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THE PLAYHOUSE
The Playhouse was re-opened in 1969. The final cost was
�230,000. For the first time Weston had a theatre that
could easily stage a wide variety of productions, from
ballet and music to opera and drama. The stage is
59' x 28' and the cleverly designed orchestra pit may be
covered to form an apron stage or floored over at stalls
level for additional seating. The auditorium seats 658.
The decorative panels on the frontage were the
conception of London sculptor, William Mitchell who also
commissioned work for Liverpool Cathedral. The first
production was Let Sleeping Wives Lie starring Brian
Rix.
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Playhouse
High St, Weston Super Mare.
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel: 01934 627457
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PUXTON PARK
Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside the 50 acre
family adventure park is one of the largest visitor
attractions in the South West providing fun and variety
with something to offer everyone. From a state of
the art giant indoor play barn to the delightful Pets'
Village, adults and children alike can experience the
joys of getting up close and personal with the many
animals we home. Alaca's, pygmy goats, rabbits and
guinea pigs - you decide. Or if you prefer something a
little more up close and personal, drop into our dairy
where you can see our cows being milked each day. A
visit to the Falconry Centre is another highlight. Home
to owls, falcons and hawks this is a unique opportunity
to see birds of prey as never before with our daily
displays.
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Puxton Park,
Cowslip Lane,
Hewish,
BS24 6AH
PUXTON PARK CLICK
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Telephone: 01934 523500
Fax: 01934 523515
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RISING SUN AIKIDO
Rising Sun Aikido is a traditional Ueshiba style Aikido
martial art self defence club The Rising Sun
Aikido Club & Rising Stars Aikido Club now has over
100 members of all ages and abilities. Under the
tutorship of Sensei's Phil Benge (4th Dan), Helena
Benge-Nilsdotter (2nd Dan), John Creed (2nd Dan), Mike
Higgins (2nd Dan), Chris Gee (1st Dan), and Al Carchrie
(1st Dan). Rising Sun Aikido currently hold three Adult
Aikido training sessions per week For youngsters of
primary and junior school age Rising Sun Aikido also
runs a Saturday morning junior Aikido club known as
Rising Stars for children aged 5 to 12.
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The Campus
Bransby Way
Weston Village
Weston-Super-Mare
BS24 7DX
RISING SUN CLICK
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Tel: 07786 513 973
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SEA AQUARIUM LIFE
The Weston-super-mare Seaquarium was opened
in 1995 built on the first seaside pier in
Great Britain for over 85 years and is
surrounded by 3 miles of beach. The
Seaquarium contains amazing displays of sea
creatures with an underwater tunnel and
visitors can get closer to the beautiful
creatures in the ray zone which features an
open top display where the graceful
creatures swim to the surface, the sides of
the display are see-through enabling
visitors to gaze underwater at the beautiful
creatures. There are live presentations and
feeding demonstrations throughout the day,
listen out for the announcements.
External Picture of Sea AquariumAfter your
marine journey you can relax in the sea view
tea room and don�t forget to visit the gift
shop for a souvenir of your visit. The
Seaquarium is open daily from 10.00am and
children under 16 must be accompanied by an
adult.
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Marine Parade, Weston-Super-Mare,
BS23 1BE
SEA AQUARIUM LIFE CLICK
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Tel: 01934 613361
Fax: 01934 613371
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SOVEREIGN SHOPPING CENTRE
Weston-super-Mare's premier shopping destination for all
the family!
- Thirty five of your favourite High Street brands.
- Places to eat-in or just take-away.
- Parking for eight hundred and fifty cars in our award
winning multi-storey car park.
- All located under one roof so you can enjoy your
shopping, whatever the weather.
- Situated just off the sea front, opposite the Grand
Pier.
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Marine Parade
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 1AH.
The Sovereign Shopping Centre is situated in the heart
of the town centre of Weston-super-Mare. We are just a
ten minute drive from the M5 motorway, junction 21. if
your travelling from the north. Alternatively if you are
travelling from the south west, then exit at junction 22
and approach Weston from the south initially along the
A38, and then the A370.
SOVERIGN SHOPPING
CENTRE CLICK
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Tel:
01934 644111
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WESTON MINIATURE RAILWAY
Our 7 � inch gauge miniature railway operates on the
Beach Lawns, Marine Parade in the seaside town of
Weston-Super-Mare. As well as a gentle � mile train ride
behind miniature locomotives, there is plenty more to
keep the whole family entertained. This includes an
excellent 18-hole putting green, a drive it yourself
tram, a gift shop and refreshment kiosk. We hope you
enjoy looking around our website, and will visit us soon
at the Weston Miniature Railway.The Weston Miniature
Railway has a wide range of other attractions and
facilites on site. These include: Superb 18-hole
putting green for the whole family to enjoy.
Refreshment kiosk serving teas, ice cream and
other refreshments.
A souvenir and gift shop packed with railway
items, Thomas The Tank Engine gifts and beach
goods. For the under 10's, a
drive-it-yourself-train. Drive our tram down its own
little line for only �1! Parking on the
seafront opposite Putters End Station.
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Marine Parade
Weston-Super-Mare
Follow the brown tourist signs which can be found about
1/2 mile from the railway. The railway is situated at
the southern end of Marine Parade.
View the railway from the right, coming from Weston town
centre.
WESTON MINIATURE RAILWAY CLICK
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Tel : 01934 643510
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WESTON-SUPER-MARE LIBRARY
Pop in to read a newspaper, surf the internet and pick
up a book, CD or DVD. Joining is easy and it's
free. You will find a range of fiction and non fiction
books on various subjects, DVDs, CDs and a popular area
for children and young people. There are computers
offering free internet access, and helpful staff to
assist you. The North Somerset Studies library is
located on the upper floor. As a member of Weston
Library you can use over 100 libraries in the
LibrariesWest network.
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The Boulevard
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1PL
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
LIBRARY CLICK
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Tel : 01934 426 010
Fax:
01934 426 956
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WESTON SUPER MARE MUSEUM
The Weston-super-Mare Museum is a museum in
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England. The museum,
which charges a fee for entry, details the history of
Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area from
pre-historic times up to the present day. The collection
includes archaeological exhibits, including those from
Worlebury Camp an Iron Age hill fort. Social history is
also covered with a particular focus on local industries
including Royal Potteries in the town,[1] seaside
holidays, costume and domestic life. There are also
replicas of a 19th century chemist shop, and exhibits
which explores life on the Home Front for the people of
North Somerset during the Second World War, from
air-raids to vegetable plots, and secret weapons
developed on Birnbeck Island .The museum ran an
exhibition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual
history in the South West during May 2008. In August
2008, the museum added the Grand Pier exhibition,
telling viewers about the fire.
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Burlington Street
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1PR
WESTON SUPER MARE MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel : 01934 621028
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THE WHEEL OF WESTON
The observation wheel has moved to its winter location
in Glasgow. The attraction is due to return in time for
Easter 2012. Situated opposite The Grand Pier on the
beach lawns, the 40 metre tall Wheel of Weston is an
imposing site. The huge white structure opened in 2009
and is very much a permanent attraction in
Weston-super-Mare and is fast becoming one of the many
iconic images of the town.The 160 tonne wheel is
operated by Great City Attractions which have similar
Wheels in Liverpool, Manchester, Plymouth and Dublin.
There are 30 booths including a VIP capsule that can
come with champagne.
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Beach Lawns
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1AT
THE WHEEL CLICK
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Tickets:
01934 645544
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WINTER GARDENS
On 14 July 1927 the Winter Gardens and Pavilion were
officially opened by Ernest Palmer, deputy chairman of
the Great Western Railway. This ceremony was proceeded
by one at which T.E. Macfarlane, Chairman of the
Council, opened the gate in Post Office Road with a
golden key.In 1989 the Winter Gardens closed for
multi-million pound development, complete refurshibment
and extension into the new Town Square Gardens
transforming the building into the one it is today.
Whilst still retaining the classic 1920's grandeur,the
centre now boasts an extensive modern Conference and
Entertainment facility.
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Winter Gardens
Royal Parade,
Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset.
WINTER GARDENS CLICK
See Our Theatre Website
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Tel: 01934 645544
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NATIONAL EXPRESS
Trains serving Bristol
There are two major rail stations serving Bristol �
Bristol Temple Meads on the eastern edge of the city
centre and Bristol Parkway to the north of the city in
South Gloucestershire.
CROSS COUNTRY
SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS
Southbound
Bristol�s three Park & Ride services offer a
comfortable, frequent and easy way to travel into
Bristol without the stress of city centre driving.
All Park & Ride services provide convenient
access to employment, shopping, leisure and tourist
attractions in the centre of Bristol.
Unlike Sloanes, who cling to their class background with
goofy, panicky enthusiasm, Wessex Girls are generally
uninterested in social position. They are reasonably
well-bred, of course � most of them were raised in the home
counties or in the smarter parts of the Chilterns � but they
have discovered that, in modern Britain, overt snobbery is a
career liability. On the other hand, unlike Essex Girls, they
have not the slightest interest in drinking to excess,
staggering about at parties or using inappropriate
language.
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