Perhaps because Bristol's seven hills once occupied the debatable border land between Mercia & Wessex, Bristolians have always taken an energetic & innovative approach to life. Home of the second largest Norman castle in the kingdom, Bristol was also a West Country holding of the Crusader Knights & a gateway to the New World. Over more than 700 years of endeavour, Bristol has been home to world-famous explorers, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, pirates, merchants, politicians, divines, patriots & generals. Bristol Curiosities is a voyage of discovery that explores the curious events & even more curious people who made Bristol the successful city it has become over the millennia. From the immigrants whose activities enabled Bristol to claim the name ' Cradle of America', to the 'left-handed giant', city sledges, hidden bridges, strange trades, early recycling efforts & the storing of hundreds of thousands of smoking pipes, Bristol is a city that astounds & delights with its eclectic & surprising history. ...

Bristol Fishponds in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the Fishponds, Ridgeway, Upper Eastville & Mayfield Park areas of Bristol. Features include tramways, Midland Railway with Stapleton (later Fishponds) station, Kingswood Junction, Hollybrook Brick Works, Chester Park area, Atlas Locomotive Works, Weighing Machine Works, Clay Hill, brick works, Greenbank Cemetery, St Mary`s church, St John`s Mission Church, Ridgeway Park Cemetery, Ridgeway House, part of Eastville Park, Clay Bottom, etc. An 1894 directory of Fishponds is on the reverse About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

When war was declared in 1914 the people of Bristol erupted in patriotic excitement
- but what was it like when the cheering died
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Bristol Keynsham in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers most of the town, extending north-west to Durleypark. Features include the GWR with station, The Park, St John the Baptist church, Dragonshill Quarry, Fairfield Terrace, Temple Street, High Street, Albert Road (at foot of map), Color Works, Keynsham Bridge, Newnham Nursery, Durleyhill House, Lamb & Lark Hotel, abbey remains. A directory of Keynsham in 1902 is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Bristol Kingswood in 1903 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the Kingswood area, east of Bristol. Coverage stretches from Albany Street & Lodge Road eastward to Tenniscourt Road, & from Gladstone Street & Hampden Street southward to Cockroad Bottom. Features include tramway & depot, New Cheltenham area, Kingswood Hill area, Warmley Hill area, Woodstock area, Kingswood Reformatory, Potters Wood area, boot & shoe factories, Lantern Bottom, Holy Trinity church, Kingswood Hill Iron Works, chapels, etc. A list of private residents from an 1894 directory is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Bristol has plenty to be proud of when it comes to famous people. Some were born in the city while others were drawn to it by its colourful heritage, adventurous spirit & vibrant atmosphere of culture & enterprise. A few names, like that of the explorer John Cabot, have been woven into the fabric of the city`s heritage. However, other people who helped to shape today`s rich environment are hardly remembered. Within the pages of this book you`ll meet the priest they called the ` Red Bishop`
- the princess that never was
- the inventor of a so-called `thrashing machine` for errant schoolchildren
- & the dog that became an advertising icon.


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Bristol Long Aston in 1913 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the village of Long Ashton, south-west of Bristol. Features in the village include All Saints church, Abbot`s Barn, Angel Inn, Lower Court Farm, while to the south is the hamlet of Yanley. The map is surprisingly rural, the other major feature being South Liberty Colliery with GWR railway. On the reverse is a directory of Long Ashton. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Cities, towns, counties & now, even football clubs are celebrated through these special editions of this classic family board game. Featuring many of Bristol`s most famous landmarks & cultural icons, they make wonderful gifts, souvenirs of a trip, or great family fun with a local flavour. Order your limited edition copy of the World`s best board game today! Key

Features:- The world`s best family board game brings you another exciting edition of MONOPOLY
- Bristol- Choose your favourite token, tour your favourite sites & accumulate fortunes, but watch out for taxes, jail & bankruptcy- Advance to The Memorial Stadium, Somerset House or Bristol Old Vic
- will you owe rent or reap the rewards?- Invest in houses & hotels & trade your way to success- The Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game is fun for the whole family



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” Bristol Murders” brings together numerous murderous tales that shocked not only the city but also made national headlines. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Bristol. They include the murder & suicide of a brother & sister in 1842; the tragic death of 10-year-old Mabel Price in 1897; the killing of Ada James in a fit of jealous rage by her fiance Ted Palmer in 1913; & the suspicious death of sexual deviant Cecil Cornock, which led to his wife Ann being charged with his murder before her subsequent acquital in 1946. Nicola Sly`s carefully researched, well-illustrated & enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Bristol`s history, & should give much food for thought. ...

Bristol North-East in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers a major part of Bristol including the Easton area to the north-east. Coverage stretches from Castle Street eastward to Lyppiatt Road & Avonvale Road, & from Old Bread Street northward to Lower Ashley Road & Baptist Mills. Features include Midland Railway St Philip`s Station Branch with terminus & Goods Shed, GWR railway with Lawrence Hill station, Netham Works (in the south-eastern corner), engine shed, Holy Trinity church, St Philip & St Jacob`s church, St Philip`s Bridge over Floating Harbour, St Paul`s church with St Paul`s district, Public Library, Portland Square, soap works, River Frome, Bristol Wagon Works, Easton Colliery, Frog Marsh, The Wilderness, etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Brunswick Square, Clarence Road, Lawrence Hill, Lower Castle Street, Old Market Street, Portland Square, Stapleton Road & Tower Hill. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...