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Post by lugg on Aug 21, 2021 20:34:07 GMT
Just spent a couple of days here with my da ughter. Even though it is relatively close to my home , I have never been before. Anyway to sum it up – I loved it, it is vibrant, lots of great bars and independent restaurants, lots of history, a smattering of culture, a place that all ages can find something to enjoy … we barely scratched the surface. Here is just a little of what we saw. We travelled by train and found it is really not economical at all, but I decided to do it anyway; it was approx. 35 /40 pounds more than it would have been to travel by car (to include petrol and car parking) The UK govt needs to wake up and sort this if their commitment to reduction of carbon emissions is anything other than lip service. Coming back our last leg which was on a major line (Cardiff to Manchester) had 3 coaches !!! So we were packed in like sardines with no seats for half the journey . it would have never been enough on a Friday but even more so given that there was a festival going on mid route so many people extra plus they had tents / back packs etc . Absolute nightmare. Anyway our journey to Bristol was more pleasant , lots of seats and no delays. We arrived at Bristol, Temple Meads station which is quite grand on the outside, live.staticflickr.com/65535/51392658031_0b0e0ec9ac_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391895057_65472dc32f_b.jpgWe failed to find the bus station, due to internal works , so got a taxi to our apartment; the block on the far right, which is at the head of Narrow Quay within the harbour itself. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51391908077_a96be922a5_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393670540_b8cb3d07ee_b.jpgToo early to check in so we dropped our bags off and wandered around away from the waterside to an area that was once the commercial heart of the port. I will post a photo of a map of the area here if I can find a good one but in the meantime anyone wishing to get there bearings as they read , this may help, especially if you enlarge it ; ontheworldmap.com/uk/city/bristol/bristol-harbour-map.jpgAnd here is an official website of the area if you wish to see more; visitbristol.co.uk/your-visit/areas/harboursideSo heading away from the head of Narrow Quay ..we travelled NE from the apartment building ; the buildings were in the main grand, some much grander than others. There were lots of bars and restaurants and also St Nicholas market which is housed in a number of buildings . Historically the area was Bristol’s banking /commercial centre during medieval and subsequent centuries A few photos from this area, it seems it was a wealthy area, live.staticflickr.com/65535/51392675776_a5de582337_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391913197_bcd44d814b_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391912817_63fc95a638_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392671616_85e0df7aee_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393406294_e5e81d6536_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393687625_c7ea44f370_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393409064_95f37f521e_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391894312_4382313e98_b.jpgTaking a closer look at the Corn Exchange clock,# live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393405509_aa6dde7dba_b.jpgThis plaque explains the extra second hand , live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393690445_2a940b38a6_b.jpgThese are bronze “nails” located outside the corn exchange dating from the 1600s –The Nails were moved to their spot outside the Corn Exchange when it was built. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393672300_d8215cc94a_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393390474_466d9a58a8_b.jpgObviously associated with trade this is what I found ;
The pedestals were used by merchants to negotiate over while making deals and possibly to display samples of the wares up for sale. When the deal was done, payment was made by placing money on a nail, hence the term “cash on the nail.”
However, while many Bristolians believe this to be the case, the saying, in both English and other European languages, certainly predates these particular pedestals. Unfortunately for the locals and their legends, it’s more likely these places of business became known as Nails because of the term which was already a common usage.The four nails all have a raised rim, supposedly to stop coins from rolling off the top of the pedestal. They each have a slightly different design and were made at different times. It appears they were not owned by individual merchants, but were communal property donated by individuals.Inside the buildings of the corn exchange and other nearby, mostly grand buildings house St Nicholas market – beloved by uni students etc . for its clothing stalls but by many for its street food and quirky stalls . I was particularly interested in the original interiors. A few photos that I hope give a flavour of all its various aspects. www.bristol.gov.uk/web/st-nicholas-markets/st-nicholas-indoorlive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392674526_4b5c4b4a60_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393408019_38905de94c_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393689925_3b3b904e75_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391911997_a7f6cb6216_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393688460_29a8164ac6_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391910187_54a0e9a355_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393406934_fcfba6bca7_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391909877_905d90cb63_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393688705_6a52fd33b6_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391911572_527738bb0a_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392936043_afcdf58051_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393689185_afa919294a_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392934743_47b409b2ec_b.jpgWe bought a take away lunch from a Japanese vendor ...on the left of this pic below and headed back to check in to our apartment ; delicious gyoza, the freshest seaweed, noodles with fermented black beans. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51392657171_0d43959b6e_b.jpgMore to follow. .
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Post by lagatta on Aug 21, 2021 21:29:49 GMT
Thank you, this is lovely. I've heard a lot of good things about Bristol and would love to go there someday.
Then there is Bristol paper...
You are spot on about the shameful shape - and costs to the user - of British railways. This may no longer be the case, but I remember stories about the (main) Manchester-London line being slower and less dependable than 100 years earlier.
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Post by kerouac2 on Aug 22, 2021 4:57:32 GMT
As grand as some of the other buildings are, I am most impressed by the railway station. All over Europe, these were the new cathedrals of the 19th century and they are marvels to behold.
The market buildings and shops look like they are worthy of major exploration as well.
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Post by mossie on Aug 22, 2021 7:03:35 GMT
A very good look at part of Bristol, I had a brief visit many years ago taking a son to see a prospective university.
I love the picture of the 3 wheeled delivery van for Bristol Dry Gin, because it also advertised Nivichok Vodka which sounds pretty deadly.
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 22, 2021 12:49:25 GMT
Lugg makes a really good point about the cost of rail travel over the cost of car travel. It’s got to change.
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Post by fumobici on Aug 22, 2021 15:34:15 GMT
Looks nice from the photos. A friend of my father's in Italy who was a retired professor at Bristol University thought I'd enjoy visiting the city. And I probably would.
Novichok Vodka must be a put-on, mustn't it?
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Post by lugg on Aug 22, 2021 19:40:38 GMT
Thanks all, Then there is Bristol paper... Yes - my daughter told me all about it during the visit - I had no idea before Novichok Vodka must be a put-on, mustn't it? Guess it must  As grand as some of the other buildings are, I am most impressed by the railway station. All over Europe, these were the new cathedrals of the 19th century and they are marvels to behold I think so too, later in the report I will show some of the bridge beneath the railway lines to Temple Mead which are also fascinating |
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Post by lugg on Aug 23, 2021 17:19:34 GMT
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Post by htmb on Aug 23, 2021 17:28:00 GMT
Looks interesting and lots of fun, Lugg!
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Post by kerouac2 on Aug 23, 2021 17:32:40 GMT
Excellent illustration of this year's not-really-good summer weather in northern Europe. The childen in the fountain seem particularly brave.
Going back to the idea of Bristol paper, a fancy invitation in France is called "un bristol." And it is also the name of one of the top 5-star hotels in Paris, next to the Elysée palace.
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 23, 2021 21:04:23 GMT
Finally sitting down to fully enjoy this report ~ and it's delightful and surprising. I'm even forgiving you for the inevitable earworm it's caused.
First off, your pictures are outstanding. I know that hardly needs saying because it's your hallmark, but really ~ outstanding pictures!
Second, Bristol needs to send you some money. Of the scads of things I've read about where to visit in England -- day trips from London, that kind of thing -- nothing has managed to make Bristol seem truly worth going out of the way for. This is not uncommon in guidebooks, to sort of accidentally undercut worthy places. I am so glad you completely turned around my impression of Bristol!
The market picture with the "eyes on the pies" sign certainly shows the university age group. But what most struck me about that particular photo was >no masks!< Were masks not required in indoor spaces in Bristol?
I never heard the expression "cash on the nail" before, so have no opinion about the origin of merchant "nails". I keep thinking "cash on the barrelhead". Barrels are round and handy to use as tables for negotiating or whatever, but barrelheads would have no nails.
Are we going to find out what's inside the big mirrored thing? I adore your last closeup of it, also the photo of the rectangular rainbow fountain and the one of the two children just below it.
Looking forward to more!
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Post by tod2 on Aug 24, 2021 9:09:36 GMT
I'm really enjoying this Lugg. I second Kerouac's mention of the railways station as being rather magnificent. Your photos are super and take us there too!
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Post by lugg on Aug 24, 2021 19:51:46 GMT
Thanks all for your interest Were masks not required in indoor spaces in Bristol Nope not needed now in England although I do choose to wear one , others choose not to Are we going to find out what's inside the big mirrored thing? Not this time other than to say it is a 3d planetarium , previously one of the main attractions at ...At Bristol and one that has survived PS - what ear worm ? |
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Post by lugg on Aug 24, 2021 19:55:27 GMT
Ok next is my journey around the harbour by boat. I will try to remember some of what I learnt as I took the tour. ..... Bristol harbour is a floating harbour ; although I had heard the term , I had no idea what this actually was before my visit. Essentially the harbour used to be tidal with one of the largest tidal ranges in the world. This meant that ships were often stranded on their sides, not only could they not get in or out of the harbour but also they could not be loaded or unloaded easily. Engineering works which started in 1804 means that today the water remains at a constant level in most parts of the harbour. The info below is from the tourist board ; Why was it created?
Bristol is situated on the River Avon, which flows into the Severn Estuary just a few miles downstream, and from there into the Bristol Channel, which has the second greatest tidal range of any river system in the world. At certain times of the year the water level in Bristol can change as much as 12 metres! This created both benefits and problems for visiting ships, which could end up stranded on the thick mud of the Avon if they didn’t time their trip well. As Bristol’s popularity as a cargo destination increased in the mid 1700s this became even more of a problem, and to stay competitive the Port of Bristol needed to come up with a solution.
Design and construction
The first plans for a system to overcome the tidal range in the harbour were created by engineer John Smeaton in 1765, but it wouldn’t be until the early 1800s that the system we see today was designed by famous civil engineer William Jessop. Merging the best ideas from earlier proposals, William Jessop’s final plan involved a lock system which extended from Hotwells in the west to Netham Lock in east, a distance of roughly 3.5 miles. Cutting the harbour off from the tides of the River Avon means that the water level and current remain safe and stable for boats, as well as acting as a flood defence for the city.
Construction on the Floating Harbour started in May 1804 and was completed in May 1809 . The harbour covers an area of 70 acres, including the locks and weirs at Hotwells and Netham, Cumberland Basin, the Feeder Canal and the New Cut, which diverts the tidal water away from the harbour. The entire Floating Harbour network covers an area of 70 acres and features over 40 bridges criss-crossing its waterways.
I found this photo below which shows how the Avon was channelled around the harbour through what is known as the “New Cut” The river is on the left and the harbour on the right as you look at the photo below. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51399822723_7e620e038b_c.jpgInitially a dam allowed water to flood over from the harbour into the Avon New Cut but this was redesigned later in the 1830s by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Silting in the harbour was a major issue as the Avon is so muddy. By the late 1800s further changes were made so that tunnels were built which allowed both the drainage of excess water and also the silt and mud from the harbour. Today the harbour is no longer a working port, with the main business shifting to the Severn Estuary at Avonmouth. Now it has been regenerated as a tourist attraction with museums, galleries, a vast number of bars and restaurants and a marina . It is also home to some historic ships. However some of the building still house traditional maritime businesses and there is a boat building yard and dry dock facilities etc. Plus it is a residential area with many apartment blocks, some newly built, some in converted buildings ; all with a high price tag. Towards the Temple Mead section buildings have been built or converted to house businesses such as banks and IT companies. I will start with some general views of the harbour. The harbour was absolutely full of seagulls but they seemed to have no interest in human food at all. I saw one seagull feeding its young with a huge fish and so I guess their traditional food is plentiful enough. Some of my photos are not great – it was a challenge as during the hour and half aboard the weather varied from dense black clouds, showers to brilliant sunshine and I had to take many photos directly into the sun, as I could not move around the boat ( or even stand up , due to social distancing ) live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393404239_c4c02157ae_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393393994_9a48534bcb_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393674455_2644c5df12_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392659531_d17aca4f3f_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392899383_3cb8b382cb_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391874217_a2e8a29348_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393664730_cb506b0260_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392908383_039eaaea2b_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392907778_eaacf3ca0c_b.jpgAre there any mathematicians/ engineers on AP who know anything about the Konigsberg bridge conundrum? Apparently, according to the tour guide, it has been solved right here in this part of Bristol www.britannica.com/science/Konigsberg-bridge-problemMore to follow |
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Post by kerouac2 on Aug 24, 2021 20:16:46 GMT
The harbour pictures are magnificent.
There are tons of tidal harbours on the French coast, too, with a lot of boats just sitting in mud or lying on their sides at low tide. But all of the bigger harbours have locks in the inner harbour to keep the water in so the boats remain afloat
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 24, 2021 22:55:31 GMT
Oooooo ~ great new chapter, Lugg! That picture you found, along with the quoted text and your explanations really enhance the thread. You wrote: Some of my photos are not great ~~~!~~~ Are you blind, girl?! They're all superior and several are fantabulous! At first I thought maybe you wouldn't know the song because of the difference in our ages, but it's more than that. This was a hit before the musical "British Invasion" into the US, plus it's about a place in Philadelphia, nothing to do with the city in England. Anyway ~ {Spoiler}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p962x7k61Kg |
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Post by bjd on Aug 25, 2021 6:17:34 GMT
Nice to see that they have painted the new buildings in bright colours. The old buildings in the first part of the thread certainly look rather drab in gloomy weather.
I'm also glad to hear that some maritime industry has been maintained. It's a shame when a city loses much its original purpose, like being a port, and is reconditioned into a tourist attraction. Perhaps after this covid epidemic and its effects on tourism and socializing, a bit more thought will be put into the way cities are used and lived in.
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Post by mossie on Aug 25, 2021 7:10:39 GMT
Super, I love the seagull shots
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 25, 2021 14:00:36 GMT
It's a shame when a city loses much its original purpose, like being a port, and is reconditioned into a tourist attraction. In fairness, turning a no longer viable port into a tourist attraction is a way to keep that part of a city alive, not only for entertainment purposes, but also for maintaining its historical status. |
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Post by lugg on Aug 25, 2021 20:14:15 GMT
At first I thought maybe you wouldn't know the song because of the difference in our ages, but it's more than that. This was a hit before the musical "British Invasion" into the US, plus it's about a place in Philadelphia, nothing to do with the city in England. Thanks Bixa - yikes it certainly is an ear worm |
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Post by lugg on Aug 25, 2021 20:17:15 GMT
I'm also glad to hear that some maritime industry has been maintained. It's a shame when a city loses much its original purpose, like being a port, and is reconditioned into a tourist attraction. Perhaps after this covid epidemic and its effects on tourism and socializing, a bit more thought will be put into the way cities are used and lived I get what you are sating Bjd but I may have mislead you - yes it is a tourist haven but it is still very much a residential, business and industrial place. This was planned long before covid but as it is so multi functional I guess it has survived better than other places. |
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Post by lugg on Aug 25, 2021 20:21:06 GMT
So before I get to the various bridges , I thought I would start with the end of the harbour ie downstream , we could not get too close as the lock gates were about to close that that the barge/ house boat could enter. Beyond the bridge is the Avon- it flows downstream to the right. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51392639101_5a2df77bb2_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51391875927_70a322cbd8_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392904353_ac641fa669_b.jpgThe lock had to be altered a few years ago so that the SS Great Britain could enter – this was the old entry – wide enough in the past but not so now .. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393657985_427eb564f1_b.jpgand the new entry – presumably the bridge must either swing or rise live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393375994_d298604fb1_b.jpgAnd so it seems an opportune time to show this ship and a few of the others making their home in the harbour. A few images of the SS Great Britain and a little info . A potted history ; Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel she was a state of the art passenger ship, launched in 1843 and broke technological/engineering boundaries at the time. Journeying between Bristol and New York she was the largest passenger ship of the time and made the journey in 14 days. The ship then had a varied future, beset by a number of engineering problems ; ran aground off the Irish and Cape Verde coasts, transported emigrants to Australia, had at least one collision at sea and eventually became a coal ship , caught fire and was scuttled in the Falklands in 1937. Raised and returned to her home port in Bristol in the 70s with the support of several wealthy men, including Getty . Now a museum ship. I did not have time to go on board…maybe next time. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393378944_a367dccc0e_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393674585_f84ec58d4d_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392899043_338cf6f412_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392898928_3a525fd3ac_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392898838_30d0f30f42_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393652595_61b41c5432_b.jpgImpressive as it is I was more taken by this replica of “ Matthew” another museum ship.. a replica of the 15th-century ship that John Cabot sailed from Bristol to Newfoundland in 1497. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393661635_4e779ba157_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392907778_eaacf3ca0c_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392646781_082dfb3a42_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392640746_2fa7ab30e4_b.jpgMore info here; matthew.co.uk/There are many other ships and boats in the harbour that deserve a mention, but I will just post a couple more The Thekla live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393681135_79343879cb_b.jpgwww.theklabristol.co.uk/history/Ok so not that impressive maybe ? … but it was blessed / cursed when Banksy a rather famous UK street artist painted the Grim Reaper on its hull. It has since been removed and now is homed in the M Shed a museum in the Wapping Wharf part of the harbour…partly to preserve it but also because the cost of insuring the Thekla became prohibitive. “ Under The Stars” A restaurant and bar that my daughter and I enjoyed very much, I have no idea about its' heritage but the food / cocktails etc were most enjoyable. live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393386849_601b136978_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393373689_2aa3101c5e_b.jpgCheers live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393654895_c3437b2bd4_b.jpgMore to come … |
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Post by kerouac2 on Aug 25, 2021 20:34:45 GMT
Ah, after all this work, a liquid reward for the valiant. Bravo!
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Post by mich64 on Aug 25, 2021 23:31:18 GMT
What a terrific representation of your time in Bristol Lugg. Exquisite photgraphs. I enjoyed seeing the town map (love those and have kept many) and showing us the city from above, fantastic.
The painted row houses reminded me of photos I have seen of George Street, St. John's, Newfoundland. Very pretty colour choices in Bristol.
I love ship museums whether it be the oppulent Royal Yacht Brittania in Edinburgh or The Tall Ship on the river Clyde in Glasgow, I find them very interesting. On both occasions watching the children's fascination was the most fun. I will never forget a little boy named Finnegan on the ship in Glasgow running from one exhibit to another his eyes wide with amazement as his mother read him the description placards.
I had to look up the website for Under the Stars, both food and drink menus had delicious sounding options.
Cheers!
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Post by lugg on Aug 26, 2021 20:15:52 GMT
I love ship museums whether it be the oppulent Royal Yacht Brittania in Edinburgh or The Tall Ship on the river Clyde in Glasgow, I find them very interesting. Thank you Mich - I remember your posts . I think that you wold find Bristol very interesting if you ever get chance to visit I had to look up the website for Under the Stars, both food and drink menus had delicious sounding options. The food and drink was so good Mich, especially I think as it was one of the first meals out I had had post Covid. Ah, after all this work, a liquid reward for the valiant. Bravo!  |
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Post by lugg on Aug 26, 2021 20:37:56 GMT
A few of the buildings that are especially noteworthy , or maybe not so much, but just appealing to me; The Arnolfini – home to a creative arts and interactive space live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393400229_83f16e2e5a_b.jpgThese buildings based on a Florida condo blueprint have been voted as the ugliest ever by some certain newspaper readers, I think a little unfairly, live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393661090_f2948339dd_b.jpgThis might not look like a Grade 2 listed building but I was told it was ; one of the first buildings in England to be made of re-enforced concrete. Its neighbours are more traditionally grand, live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393680700_acf24809f7_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392927133_9597b9504f_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392660471_3ce991c2c2_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393383619_4eda1fdcde_b.jpgI would be quite happy to live in any of these, live.staticflickr.com/65535/51391878812_d2c8e146dd_b.jpgThe church in the background was beloved by Queen Elizabeth who said it was the most beautiful church in England. That was Bettie No 1 and I guess it has changed greatly since her days live.staticflickr.com/65535/51392653911_4c682e6b20_b.jpgen.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary_RedcliffeUgly maybe and a just a modern day re-incarnation but there is significant history behind this tower live.staticflickr.com/65535/51393385284_d656d149ef_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393385339_47a5f6b297_b.jpgTHE SHOT TOWER ON CHEESE LANE in Bristol is unique among its ilk because of its distinctive shape, but also because it’s relatively new. It was built in 1969 to replace the world’s first shot tower and today is one of only three left standing in England.
Shot towers were the most common and efficient mode of producing shot balls in the 19th and most of the 20th century. From the very top of the tower workers would pour molten lead through a sieve. While free falling through the empty tower, the lead would cool and form into perfectly round balls. These would land in a basin of water to be cooled further.
This method was mostly phased out in the 1960s as it was replaced by less space-consumptive techniques, but the Cheese Lane Shot Tower remained in use until the 1990s. Today, the tower belongs to the offices of Vertigo, which lets out the top floor for board room meetings. And finally the historical heart of Bristol which used to be centred around this church , St Peters , which was mostly destroyed in the Blitz . More info here ; epigram.org.uk/2019/03/05/castle-park/live.staticflickr.com/65535/51391901717_f90e059e18_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51392650021_29c9960316_b.jpglive.staticflickr.com/65535/51393665015_329940d25e_b.jpgLast chapter to follow. |
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Post by lugg on Aug 27, 2021 20:48:01 GMT
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Post by kerouac2 on Aug 28, 2021 5:29:18 GMT
You have taken us on a really great trip to Bristol and also taught us quite a few things. I'm sure I'm not the only person here who only knew the name of the city but absolutely nothing about it. Thank you for correcting that.
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 28, 2021 14:03:50 GMT
Goodness gracious, Lugg ~ this is a feast of a report!  Apologies for the late reply. I'm in the middle of helping a friend pack up the house where she's lived for almost 20 years. so have not been online much. I have taken the time, though, to go through your last two entries to this report twice, in order to more thoroughly enjoy the pictures. I'll be taking another pass, too, as I want to follow all the links. I won't badger you with questions now, as you were generous with links. One question only ~ what is the connection of cheese with Bristol, as it seems to feature in many names? (apologies if this is covered in the OP link) You shared so many fascinating facts. Two that amazed me were stalactites under a bridge and that a shot tower would be in use into the 1990s. If I'd had to guess, I would have guessed that they would have been phased out before the 1890s! Again I have to burble on about your wonderful photographs. Just to name a very few, I love the way you caught the last light of day along the rail of the boat, along with your cocktail glasses in the next picture. All of your boat, sea, and sky photos are a treat, and the toothy boat in front of St. Mary's church is a great capture. But I love, love, love that array of architecture you gave us at the end -- you outdid yourself! In particular, I gnash my teeth in envy over the last two Castle bridge portraits. Superb armchair travel ~ thank you! |
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Post by lugg on Aug 28, 2021 21:04:42 GMT
Thank you both and all - it was such a treat to visit ; some semblance of normality returning post covid. One question only ~ what is the connection of cheese with Bristol, as it seems to feature in many names? (apologies if this is covered in the OP link) I really don't know the answer Bixa other than the cheese warehouse was just that in the 60s . Google turned up nothing else. Hopefully I will visit again soon ... there is so much more to see ...the cathedral; the street art; inside the museums etc etc |
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