Blog (History and Heritage) - Visit Bristol

From poetry and improv, to live music and community action, discover Black History Month events coming up in Bristol. 

Find out who Bristol-born William Friese-Greene was and how he contributed to the development of the moving-picture camera.

Arnos Vale Cemetery's Public Engagement Manager talks about how the Cemetery has managed through lockdown, what events it has in store and more. 

Check out a handful of the fascinating adventures on offer during Bristol Open Doors 2021. 

As Bristol Zoo Gardens celebrates its 185th anniversary, we look back at its past and forward to its future. 

Dr Helen Frisby explores the traditional funeral customs of early 20th century Bristol for Haunt Bristol. 

Find out what Bristol's social history museum was in a past life, as well as what you can see there today. 

Find out about the plans for a major transformation of Bristol's Architecture Centre and how you can support them. 

Learn about the stories behind four of Bristol's lesser-known bridges from local expert Jeff Lucas. 

Discover how Underfall Yard, a working boatyard and iconic part of Bristol's Harbourside, came to be. 

Discover eight pieces of intriguing Bristol trivia from Maurice Fells' new book, The Little History of Bristol. 

Learn about the life and legacy of George Müller, the Bristol pioneer behind the Ashley Down Orphan Homes.