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Now part of a Bristol retirement home in Clifton, this tower was until 1977 part of Emmanuel Church. In 1914 Agatha Miller and Archibald Christie married here and six years later Agatha Christie would publish her first novel - and go on to become the most read author in history.

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For the past couple of years I’ve been taking part in a Mario Kart tournament among friends. I just think it’s important that everybody knows that after many months, I have won the trophy back!

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Distraught at having been dumped by her boyfriend in 1885, 23 year old Bristol barmaid Sarah Ann Henley threw herself from the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Astonishingly, her petticoats slowed her descent and she survived, going on to live a happy life until her death aged 85.

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Following the massive 1831 Bristol riots (also known as the Queen Square riots), four men accused of instigating the uprising were hanged at this gateway to the New Gaol (the jail itself was badly damaged in the riot). A fifth instigator was transported to Australia.

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On the night of the 24th of November, 1940 a German bomb detonated in Bristol Museum, destroying much of the interior in what was one of the first attacks of the Bristol Blitz. These pillars in the north wing of the building still bear scars from the explosion.

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Was just in a Clifton charity shop and found this interesting book of photographs of famous people entitled “ICONS”. The top picture is clearly the beautiful and unmistakable eyes of Elizabeth Taylor but I can’t for the life of me identify to whom the bottom eyes belong. Any ideas?

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This handsome tree on Castle Park is a wych elm and is one of only a handful in the Bristol area to have survived the 1970s Dutch elm disease pandemic which wiped out almost all of Europe, Asia and North America’s elm tree populations.

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One explanation for Totterdown’s peculiar name is that the fields (or”downs”) were home to totters - travelling salesmen, who couldn’t afford accommodation so instead set up tents and made their own little village upon what is now Victoria Park.

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Launched in 1977, the MV Miranda Guinness was the last ship to be built in Bristol - and also one of the largest. She was the world’s first vessel built specifically for transporting beer and was capable of carrying the equivalent of 1.6 million pints.

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On December 18th, 1974, the Provisional IRA detonated two bombs on Park Street - 9 minutes apart. 20 people were injured but there were no fatalities. Almost exactly 4 years later they detonated a bomb in Maggs department store in Clifton. 7 people were injured.

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The diesel tug John King was built in Bristol in 1935 and helped bring vessels through the perilous, winding Avon for 35 years. Her last major job was as part of the fleet to guide the SS Great Britain into the Floating Harbour when she returned to Bristol in 1970.

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This gateway in Brislington was built in the 1760s and was once the entrance to one of the largest country estates in the Bristol area. It was moved a few metres from its original position in 1912 to allow for road expansion. The two figures (representing kings Edward I & II) were restored in 1995.

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This bench on Princes Wharf is made from wood salvaged from the original 19th century Floating Harbour dock at Cumberland Basin.

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This green building at the top of Blackboy Hill is a Victorian urinal (aka pissoir). At one point many such conveniences could be found across the city. Made in the 1880s by Glasgow ironmongers Macfarlane’s it was awarded a grade II listing by English Heritage in 2014.

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On April 15th, 1835 murderer Mary Ann Burdock was due to be hanged for the murder of her lodger Clara Smith at Bristol New Gaol. When being led to the noose she displayed literal gallows humour. When offered an umbrella to save her beautiful black-silk dress from the rain the poisoner replied: 1/2

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Arley Chapel in Cotham was built to a grand, Italianate style in 1855 by the Bristol architectural firm Foster and Wood. The funds for the chapel were donated by an anonymous benefactor who asked only that the religious building be named after a village in Worcestershire.

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This striking statue of a cloaked figure on a horse was installed in 1984. The man stares directly at the part of the medieval wall where once stood St Bartholomew’s Hospital, founded in 1220 as a free hospital for the unwell and infirm of the city. 1/2

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This corner of Berkeley Square, Bristol was featured in a memorable 1980s TV advert for Chewits.

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Beneath the brick platforms the Clifton Suspension Bridge towers stand upon are twelve of these vast chambers. They were only discovered accidentally in 2003 during maintenance. The stalactites which hang from the ceiling are caused by rainwater leaching minerals through the bridge above. 1/2

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The largest loss of life caused by a single bomb blast during the Bristol Blitz is thought to have occurred in broad daylight on the 28th of August, 1942. A German plane dropped a 500 lb bomb onto the corner of Broad Weir and Philadelphia Street. 24 people were injured and five were killed.

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Just 49 days to my mean girl plant horror dramedy, DOOMFLOWER! Get your preorders in now so you'll get your copy on publication day! Out April 8 via @encyclopub.bsky.social. #horror #horrorbooks #darkcomedy #comingsoon #springhorror #2025books

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This 1997 statue is by the Indian-born sculptor Niranjan Pradhan and depicts the celebrated Indian social reformer Raja Rammohun Roy (1772-1833). Rammohun Roy was touring Britain when he died of meningitis and is buried in a Hindu-temple inspired tomb in Arnos Vale Cemetery. 1/2

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St John's Church. Bristol. The only remaining Church of 5 that were built into the City walls.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Flicks’ aquatic buddy: Jeremy the platy. He made it to 5 and a half, nearly twice his expected lifespan, and today went to join his former tankmate Mark in the great fishbowl in the sky. Thanks for being one of the good guys, miss ya Jezza 🤗🐠

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Beneath what was once a chapel (now the coffee shop) in Arnos Vale Cemetery is this 1940s cremation furnace. Beside it is the elevated platform which was used to bring down bodies from the chapel above.

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Great George, the enormous bell which sits atop the tower of the Wills Memorial Building is the 7th largest bell in England and its E-flat peal is one of the deepest bell tones in the world. Cast in 1924, it was added to the tower in 1925.

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Opened in the early 19th century, the Commercial Rooms on Corn Street was a haunt of merchants and sailors. The original weather vane above the bar still remains, which informed drinkers when the wind had changed and it would be easier to sail the Avon.

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The Bristol Cenotaph was completed in 1932 and was one of the last WWI memorials to be unveiled in the U.K. It’s among only a handful known to have been designed by a woman - Eveline Blacker. 60,000 Bristol men were enlisted during WWI. 4,500 of whom were killed.

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It's Follower Friday! Hopefully BlueSky will bring you to us so you can give us a follow if you love... ✅ Bristol ✅ Horror films ✅ Film festivals ✅ Action movies ✅ Sci-fi and fantasy movies ✅ B-Movies ✅ John Carpenter films ✅ Cinema ✅ Shark Films ✅ VHS ✅ Barbarian Movies!

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When the unicorns which stand atop City Hall were delivered in 1951 it was a mystery across the city as where they had come from. 1/2

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Bristol Temple Meads railway station was originally built to a design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel from 1839-1841. However, much of the station which is in use today dates back to the 1870s and was designed by Bristolian architect Henry Lloyd (working with Francis Fox). 1/2

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Happy birthday Eric! One of Bristol's last remaining WWII veterans just celebrated his 103rd birthday! Read more here: www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

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