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The Little History of Bristol

The Little History of Bristol
Author: Maurice Fells
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-03-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750995874

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No one knows for certain when Bristol was founded. What we do know is that for more than 1,000 years it has been at the centre of national and international history. From its earliest days Bristol's prosperity was linked to its port, with the importation of wine and tobacco and its involvement with the slave trade. In those days, explorers sailed from Bristol on epic voyages and discovered new lands. In more recent times its economy has been built on creative media and the aerospace industry, including the construction of Concorde, the world's first supersonic aircraft. From the Avon Gorge's formation, Iron Age settlers and Norman castle construction, to civil war, riots and bus boycotts, The Little History of Bristol is guaranteed to enthral both residents and visitors alike.


The Little Book of Bristol

The Little Book of Bristol
Author: Maurice Fells
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2015-07-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750965436

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A rich, and indeed sometimes bizarre, thread of history weaves its way through the Bristol story. Find out all manner of things, from why a 'Bristol Diamond' would never be found in a jewellery shop to why local by-laws restrict carpet beating to certain hours. Along with a fresh look at city life past and present, these and many more anecdotes will surprise even those Bristolians who thought they really knew their city.


The Little Book of Somerset

The Little Book of Somerset
Author: Maurice Fells
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2018-11-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750990252

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Did you know? The town of Wincanton is twinned with a place that does not exist. William Gibbs of Tyntesfield House made his fortune by importing bird droppings from Peru. A song by 'Scrumpy and Western' singer Adge Cutler was banned by the BBC for being too raunchy. Nine villages in Somerset are known as the 'Thankful Villages'. From seaside to countryside and villages to towns, Somerset is a county where it's difficult to separate history and mystery. This fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and trivia reveals all sorts of answers to questions you might have wondered about – and some you didn't. The facts, stats and anecdotes will surprise even those familiar with this beautiful and historic county.


A Little History of Philosophy

A Little History of Philosophy
Author: Nigel Warburton
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2011-10-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0300177542

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Presents an introduction to the ideas of major Western philosophers, including Aristotle, Augustine, John Locke, and Karl Marx.


The Little Red Book of Bristol;

The Little Red Book of Bristol;
Author: Bristol
Publisher:
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2017-08-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781375466004

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Weird Bristol

Weird Bristol
Author: Charlie Revelle-Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781730798665

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Did you know that a hoard of gold is probably buried somewhere under Bristol? Did you know that a statue in Bristol actually depicts the moment a king is about to die? Based on the popular Twitter feed from acclaimed author Charlie Revelle-Smith, Weird Bristol is an adventure through the dark, mysterious and secret history of an ancient city. From plagues, wars, ghosts and pirates to inventors, fraudsters, suffragettes and radicals. Only one thing is certain, you'll never look at Bristol in quite the same way again...


The Little History of Somerset

The Little History of Somerset
Author: Mike Dean
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2020-03-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750994533

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More than 400 million years ago, the oldest rocks in Somerset were formed. On those rocks, a county was built over thousands of years; from prehistoric man and Roman invasion, through a Pitchfork Rebellion and two world wars to where we are today. Revolution, wassailing, Templars and alchemists – all can be found in this friendly guide to Somerset's colourful history.


The Story of Bristol

The Story of Bristol
Author: W. L. Dowding
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2018-02-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780666370280

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Excerpt from The Story of Bristol: A Brief History for Young Citizens There are, Of course, many young readers who have little Opportunity Of doing this, for it is not given to everyone to live in a place with a history worth the name. Bristolians, however, have no such ground of complaint. Theirs is one of the most historic of cities, and the story of Bristol is linked at nearly every point with the Chain of our country's history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Little Red Book of Bristol

The Little Red Book of Bristol
Author: Bristol (England)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1900
Genre: Bristol (England)
ISBN:

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Ghosts of Bristol

Ghosts of Bristol
Author: V.N. "Bud" Phillips
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2010-08-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614235392

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“A whirlwind ride through the spooky and supernatural, including a ghostly Civil War leftover” (SWVA Today). The nighttime glow of the Cameo Theatre illuminates an apparition of the infamous madam Pocahontas Hale, and the ghost of a young Confederate soldier rises from Cedar Hill to gaze mournfully on his lost homestead—these are the haunts of the Twin Cities. Local author Bud Phillips takes readers on an eerie, and sometimes humorous, journey through the ghostly lore of Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee. From the terrifying specter of a headless hobo and the spirits of a young couple parted through violence and reunited in death to the organist who played the Sunday after her funeral, Phillips’s collection of tales raises the otherworldly residents of Bristol from the shadows. Includes photos!