Bristol History

• Social History / Heritage Open Days

  The Heritage Open Days events in and around Bristol

  There will be six special buildings open to the public

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• News / Colston

  Historian defends proposed new wording for plaque on empty Colston plinth

  There has been criticism the suggested wording downplays the slave trader's acts

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• News / Barton Hill

  Artifacts salvaged from historic Barton Hill building prior to demolition

  The derelict building will be knocked down to make way for flats and a community space

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• Features / LGBTQ+

  Historic document reveals tragic story of executed gay couple

  The rare witness statement from 1752 is on show at Bristol Archives

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• Social History / Ashton Court Mansion

  Collective experimental history-making project ‘Haunting Ashton Court’ launches book

  The book has been called “part map, part torch, part shadow”

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• News / social history

  Exploring the lives of Black nurses in 1960s

  A project by Historic England takes a look at those who worked at Glenside Hospital in Stapleton

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• Features / things you probably didn't know

  The history behind Bristol’s stained glass windows

  Bristol's churches and cathedrals have found creative ways to transform their stained glass artworks

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• Comedy / story walk

  Bristol Comedy History Walk: ‘A hilarious guided tour of the South West’s coolest city’

  Free walks will be taking place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer

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