Stories

Barton Hill History Group was launched by a small band of pioneers in 1983 to collect memories of Barton Hill, research the area’s history and generally to promote local history in the community.

Dr Evan Jones from University of Bristol tells us more about the recent Bristol Perambulation to commemorate the first Bristol Perambulation to mark the limits if the county in 1373.

Weston-super-Mare’s association with Bristol is one that has developed over the years, find out more about the link between the two and how transport aided the connection.

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

In the nineties, the old Bristol faded away and a new one took its place. Suddenly it became a visitor destination in a way that the old Bristol never was. Eugene Byrne reflects on this heady transformation.

Bristol is a city with lots to discover, many hidden charms and some gloriously diverse areas. One of these is East Bristol

Find out more about Bristol Blue Glass who are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year.

We explore the fascinating and often surprising history of Glenside Hospital Museum and its collections.

We round up some of Bristol's best-known icons, throughout Bristol's 650-year history.

Roger Griffith MBE, (Hon Art.D.) Honorary Doctor of Arts and recipient of Bristol Lord Mayor’s Medal shares his poem about Bristol to help celebrate its 650th birthday.

Find out more about Edible Histories is a new arts project underway as part of the Bristol 650 celebrations.

Unicorns have been significant to Bristol ever since they first appeared on the city seal in 1569. Where can you see them around the city?