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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.
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.
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.
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.
Author | : Bristol |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2017-08-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781375466004 |
Download The Little Red Book of Bristol; Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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...
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.
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.
Author | : Bristol (England) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1900 |
Genre | : Bristol (England) |
ISBN | : |
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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!