Celebrating Bristol

Bristol has received many accolades, such as the UK's 'happiest city,' 'most desirable location to live,' 'kindest and most selfless people,' and 'most artistic city.' This book looks at the accomplishments, actions, and events that have given Bristol its distinct identity and character, and made it a place worth celebrating. It highlights the city's traditions, festivals, diversity, arts scene, notable people, sportspeople, royal connections, revival and regeneration of old buildings, shipbuilding and aviation industries, and as a centre for today's film-makers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2021
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Bristol has been receiving numerous accolades in recent years, including the UK's 'happiest city,' 'most desirable location to live,' 'kindest and most selfless people,' and 'most artistic city.' While these titles may be subjective, there is no doubt that Bristol has much to celebrate in its past and present. Over the centuries, Bristol has transformed from a port, an industrial center, a university city, and a place that has absorbed new people and ideas into its old.

In this book, local author Cynthia Stiles explores some of the accomplishments, actions, and events that have given Bristol its distinct identity and character, making it a place worth celebrating. Among the subjects she highlights are the city's traditions, festivals, and diversity; its arts scene, which includes works by renowned artists such as Banksy and statues and sculptures scattered throughout the streets; and the notable people who have called Bristol home, including philanthropists, physicians, and politicians.

The book also delves into the city's sportspeople and achievements, as well as its royal connections across the ages. Other chapters focus on the revival and regeneration of old buildings, the shipbuilding and aviation industries, and the city as a center for today's film-makers, such as the BBC Natural History Unit and Academy Award-winning Aardman Animations.

Illustrated throughout, Celebrating Bristol will be a valuable contribution to local history and of immense interest to residents, visitors, and anyone with links to this fascinating city.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 165 x 233 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445698083