Blog (History and Heritage) - Visit Bristol

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

For some International Women's Day inspired reading, check out our list of amazing women who have helped shaped Bristol.

Prepare for a future voyage on Brunel's SS Great Britain by learning about the global stories of the ship's passengers.

Bristol-based novelist and local historian Charlie Revelle-Smith looks into the city’s contribution to LGBTQ+ history.

We challenged our followers on Instagram to tag us in their best photos of bridges around the city.

Happy Thanksgiving! We look at Bristol's fascinating connections with the USA, including the 'first' Thanksgiving and a Hollywood icon

In October 2020, Bristol Packet Boat Trips' famous Tower Belle turns 100. But just how did this special vessel start out in life?

Find out more about Bristol legend and poet Thomas Chatterton 250 years since his death in this Haunt Bristol blog.

Haunt Bristol explores the fascinating and often surprising history of Glenside Hospital Museum and its collections.

Every week, we're challenging our followers on Instagram to a tag us in the best photo they've taken of Bristol on a particular theme, and this week was 'Bristol architecture'.

Learn about the life and legacy of Bristol's boy poet, Thomas Chatterton, as well as the events marking the 250th anniversary of his tragic death. 

Follow in the footsteps of two of the founding Methodists, John and Charles Wesley, on this walk that takes you from place to place in their Bristol story.