A-Z of Bristol

A-Z of Bristol
Author: Cynthia Stiles
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445681722

A fascinating tour through the vibrant city of Bristol highlighting its heritage, people and places through the centuries.

Bristol and Bath

Bristol and Bath
Author: Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
Publisher: Philip's
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2001
Genre: Bath (England)
ISBN: 9780540078059

A brand new colour atlas of Bristol and Bath (replacing the black and white Bristol and Avon atlas), giving the only comprehensive, detailed coverage of the region - including all of the authorities of City of Bristol, North Somerset, Bath and North-East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The mapping is prepared by the Ordnance Survey and gives the user complete coverage of all urban and rural areas. The mapping is at a standard scale of 32 inches to 1 mile (22 inches to 1 mile in the pocket edition) and is complete with postcode boundaries. The atlas is ideally suited for both business and leisure use. There is a route-planning map at the front of the atlas, the main maps show every named road, street and lane clearly with through-routes highlighted. School locations are marked and emergency services, hospitals, police stations, car parks and rail and bus station locations are all featured. There is a comprehensive index of street names and postcodes including schools, industrial estates, hospitals, sports centres etc. These are highlighted in red in the spiral atlas.

Children of the Can: Bristol Graffiti & Street Art

Children of the Can: Bristol Graffiti & Street Art
Author: Felix Braun
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781906477806

This is a comprehensive update of the first edition with more that 20 new artists and events and 60 more pages. The format has been changed to A-Z making the book the definitive guide to Bristol graffiti and street art. Includes exclusive images from the show Banksy vs Bristol Museum.

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

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.

Celebrating Bristol

Celebrating Bristol
Author: Cynthia Stiles
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445698099

A celebration of Bristol’s rich heritage, culture and identity – its people, significant events and achievements across the centuries.

Bristol Merlin: Revealing Secrets Medi

Bristol Merlin: Revealing Secrets Medi
Author: Leah Tether
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-04-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781802700688

Seven manuscript fragments of the Old French Suite Vulgate du Merlin discovered in a set of early-printed books in the Bristol Central Library hit global headlines in 2019: this is a comprehensive study with accompanying transliteration of these fascinating Arthurian fragments.

Weird Bristol

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

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...

Handbook for Education Professionals

Handbook for Education Professionals
Author: University of Bristol, School of Education
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2019-08-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1529210046

The guide is an essential resource for trainee teachers working towards the Teachers’ Standards for qualified teacher status (QTS). It also helps newly qualified teachers (NQTs) and more experienced teachers have an 'understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities' Teachers' Standards. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) working towards HLTA status will find the guide invaluable in developing knowledge of how 'other frameworks that support the development and well-being of children and young people impact upon their practice' HTLA Professional Standards.

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241263654

From the genteel Georgian terraces of Bath to the wilderness expanses of Exmoor, the fully updated The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset provides an all-round account of this richly rewarding region, with comprehensive details of what to see, what to do and where to sleep, eat and drink. Useful context and background information accompany all the practicalities, interspersed with vivid, full-colour photos and some of the clearest maps to be found in any guidebook. Rough Guides' local experts cover high culture and street art, from the architectural glory of Wells Cathedral to Bristol's exuberant murals, as well as all the options for getting active, including cycling on the Somerset Levels and hiking in the Quantock Hills. Alongside information on the best local festivals, there are full reviews of the worthiest restaurants and the most characterful pubs. Beyond the borders of Somerset but within easy reach, The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset also takes in such hotspot destinations as Salisbury and Stonehenge, as well as the full-on family attraction of Longleat. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset.