Bristol books cic gb (72 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Medieval market,' 'bustling High Street', 'wild west 'a wasteland, 'massage parlours' 'gay area' 'up and coming.' Old Market conjures a myriad of conflicting associations in the minds of Bristolians.There is some truth to all these associations. They reveal the story of Old Market's brightest hour as part of Bristol's shopping Golden Mile, the turbulent inter-war years, the impact of war, post war decline brought on by housing road and retail redevelopment, rejuvenation by sexual and ethnic minority groups. Vice and Virtue details each phase, introducing the reader to the people, the institutions and the processes that have created Old Market's rich heritage. The title is a playful nod to complex and interlinked themes that have defined this area for centuries.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The poems in this volume were mostly written about a remote valley to the far west of Cornwall, in the area of West Penwith, which forms a granite near-island at the very tip of the country. The poet meditates on the continuity of memory in a landscape scarred by past industry and changing habitat, where the layers of history and geology are randomly strewn across its rugged topography and mortality is embodied in megaliths, walls and rocks of its ancient landscape."West Penwith is a granite bastion jutting out into the Atlantic, ringed by seaswept high cliffs. The coastline is irregular and complex, indented by many small, intimate coves and narrow inlets known locally as 'zawns'. The higher ground is predominantly moorland and rough pasture with a rugged and remote character. It has a simple land use pattern of wind-swept, rock-strewn heaths, ancient field systems and settlements, with frequent remains of a bygone mining industry clearly evident. The settlements have an austere and simple architecture which make good use of the hard local stone and slate. The coast dominates this landscape and provides the background and influence for many of the activities. This higher northern section of the plateau is dominated by a north-facing heath-covered ridge sloping down through a farmed coastal plain and a narrow strip of coastal heath to steep cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic. The landscape is criss-crossed by narrow lanes and tracks. The high granite cliffs rise up in great columnar steps and blocks. These are considered to be some of the most magnificent cliffs in Britain.".…

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The poems in this volume were mostly written about a remote valley to the far west of Cornwall, in the area of West Penwith, which forms a granite near-island at the very tip of the country. The poet meditates on the continuity of memory in a landscape scarred by past industry and changing habitat, where the layers of history and geology are randomly strewn across its rugged topography and mortality is embodied in megaliths, walls and rocks of its ancient landscape."West Penwith is a granite bastion jutting out into the Atlantic, ringed by seaswept high cliffs. The coastline is irregular and complex, indented by many small, intimate coves and narrow inlets known locally as 'zawns'. The higher ground is predominantly moorland and rough pasture with a rugged and remote character. It has a simple land use pattern of wind-swept, rock-strewn heaths, ancient field systems and settlements, with frequent remains of a bygone mining industry clearly evident. The settlements have an austere and simple architecture which make good use of the hard local stone and slate. The coast dominates this landscape and provides the background and influence for many of the activities. This higher northern section of the plateau is dominated by a north-facing heath-covered ridge sloping down through a farmed coastal plain and a narrow strip of coastal heath to steep cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic. The landscape is criss-crossed by narrow lanes and tracks. The high granite cliffs rise up in great columnar steps and blocks. These are considered to be some of the most magnificent cliffs in Britain.".…

Hardback. Condizione: New. Robin Prytherch was a man with a passion for birds and one in particular - the common buzzard. For over 40 years, rain or shine, armed with a cheese sandwich, a flask of coffee, a pair of binoculars and a telescope, he headed out to watch them. During his studies he sketched and observed generations of buzzards and got to know their behaviour, individual characters and family relationships intimately. He delighted in finding new and interesting things to say about what one might think is already a very well-known species, and was eager to share his discoveries with others. So, starting in 1995, he decided to do just that by designing and sending out his own buzzard- themed Christmas cards. Sadly, Robin passed away in 2021 but, partially as a tribute to his memory, in this book they are all collected together in one place for others to enjoy.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. "Having known Tony and Barbara for over 5 years, I found it very moving and emotional to read their story. I only knew Barbara after she lost her ability to speak but she could tell you how she was feeling with her eyes, and she always reached out a hand to hold yours. Her love for Tony (and his for her) was apparent in every moment I spent with them. Tony was her rock; she sought him out wherever she was and beamed the biggest smile when she saw him. This inspirational couple have done so much to raise awareness of dementia in Bristol and beyond - Tony by sharing his passion and drive and Barbara by showing the very human side of the disease. Together, they have enabled thousands of people to learn about dementia. This book is the chance to learn more about their story."Sam Rock Cooper, BDAA employee. …

Hardback. Condizione: New. Robin Prytherch was a man with a passion for birds and one in particular - the common buzzard. For over 40 years, rain or shine, armed with a cheese sandwich, a flask of coffee, a pair of binoculars and a telescope, he headed out to watch them. During his studies he sketched and observed generations of buzzards and got to know their behaviour, individual characters and family relationships intimately. He delighted in finding new and interesting things to say about what one might think is already a very well-known species, and was eager to share his discoveries with others. So, starting in 1995, he decided to do just that by designing and sending out his own buzzard- themed Christmas cards. Sadly, Robin passed away in 2021 but, partially as a tribute to his memory, in this book they are all collected together in one place for others to enjoy.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Steve Stacey rose from kicking a ball in the gaslit streets of post-war Bristol to running out in the top flight of English football. Often the only black face in the team he was the first African-American to grace the professional English game.This poignant, funny and at times deeply moving tale, takes you behind the scenes as a professional footballer working up through the ranks while at the same time searching for his roots.The son of a GI from Kemper County, Mississippi, the killing fields of black America and a woman from Bristol, UK he was given the middle name Darrow, after a black rights advocate.His 40-year ancestry search underpins his rise through the football leagues. It's all here, the dressing room banter, the famous names, the injuries as Steve plied his trade with Bristol City, Wrexham, Ipswich, and Exeter then breaking more boundaries as one of the first black footballers in Australia playing for Floreat Athena in Perth.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Vegan Bristol is a guide to the most tantalising spots to discover amazing vegan food in Bristol. Featuring a curated selection of the best vegan and vegan-friendly establishments across a range of cuisines and cultures - from restaurants and cafés to pubs and pop-ups - this guide is the sure-fire way to find your next delicious plant-based meal in the South West's cultural capital, regardless of your budget and desires.In Vegan Bristol, you'll find:An introduction to Bristol's extensive vegan food sceneMore than 40 locations carefully researched and chosen for their quality and atmosphereDetailed information about each location, as well as useful insights such as takeaway optionsProvision listings and 'Best places for.' guide. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Vegan Bristol is a guide to the most tantalising spots to discover amazing vegan food in Bristol. Featuring a curated selection of the best vegan and vegan-friendly establishments across a range of cuisines and cultures - from restaurants and cafés to pubs and pop-ups - this guide is the sure-fire way to find your next delicious plant-based meal in the South West's cultural capital, regardless of your budget and desires.In Vegan Bristol, you'll find:An introduction to Bristol's extensive vegan food sceneMore than 40 locations carefully researched and chosen for their quality and atmosphereDetailed information about each location, as well as useful insights such as takeaway optionsProvision listings and 'Best places for.' guide. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. In 1776 a young, beautiful woman with graceful manners appeared in a rural Somerset village just outside Bristol and set up home in a haystack. She stayed there for four years, attracting the interest of the rich and famous. Who was she? Why did she behave so oddly? Her story sparked an 18th Century conspiracy theory touching on the most powerful people in Europe.Maid of the Haystack faithfully recounts the tale, adding another level of speculation and intrigue. The story brings 18th Century England to life and holds a mirror up to attitudes to mental health, the treatment of women and acts of charity by the rich and famous.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book brings together 12 short walks - each around 2-4 miles - exploring the many green spaces within the Bristol city boundaries. From wooded valleys and wildflower meadows to reclaimed industrial sites now returned to nature, formal parkland and local nature reserves.Bristol is a city with a wealth of green spaces and you don't need to go far to take a walk in nature. Walking in green spaces has many benefits for health and well-being, and it can also be an enjoyable way of discovering new parts of the city and finding out about its history and wildlife.These walks have been selected for relatively easy walking and accessibility, with options for shortcuts, detours and extensions. As well as detailed walk descriptions and route maps, each walk has accompanying information on local history and heritage, nature notes, plus ideas and activities for families and children to help get the most out of your walk. There are also suggestions for public transport links and nearby car parking, plus ideas for refreshment stops along the way.If you want to immerse yourself in Bristol's green spaces and discover something new along the way, Bristol Green Walks is the ideal first step.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Ask most Bristolians where or what was the White City and you ll get a blank look. That's not surprising as the name only lives on nowadays as a series of allotments adjacent to Bedminster Cricket Club. The site near Brunel Way, between Ashton Gate and the Cumberland Basin hosted some intriguing episodes in Bristol's past. The 1914 Bristol International Exhibition was an extravaganza that was half trade fair showing off the products and achievements of Britain s empire and dominions and half theme park with a roller-coaster ride and daily pageants. Due to run from 28th May 1914 to mid-October 1914, it soon fell into financial difficulties and the outbreak of war on 4th August finished it off prematurely. The exhibition closed for good on 15th August 1914 and the site was acquired by the War Office as a military barracks in September 1914. A succession of locally raised infantry and artillery units were housed in mock ups of Bristol Castle and the Dominions Building and dug dummy trenches and practised rifle drill in front of the surreal structures. Author and historian Clive Burlton, tells the story of Bristol's transition from peacetime to wartime through the eyes of the site.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Where shall we go today? Crook Peak, the Avalon Marshes, the Wye Valley? Or perhaps Bruton, Glastonbury or Clevedon? This book is packed with ideas for great days out within around an hour or so's drive, with suggestions to suit your mood, schedule and starting point. From the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels, to South Wales, the southern Cotswolds, the Coast and its resorts. Quirky facts and background information provide context, while divided into micro-regions, maps provide orientation. This guide (updated and revised for 2026) will help you explore what is on the doorstep or to venture further afield along paths less travelled. Including:rural towns and picturesque villagesancient churches, historic houses and castlescombes, gorges and cavescanals, rivers and lakesgardens and nature reservesbeaches and the coastlinecafes, restaurants, pubs and barsentertainment, festivals and eventsactivities, walks and trailsshopping and marketsfarm shops and garden centrescheesemakers, cidermakers and vineyards. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Painstakingly researched by author and Woodland Trust volunteer, Chris Stephens, Bristol's Australian Pioneer is the story of Robert Edwin Bush's eventful life and that of the WW1 hospital he created and ran with his wife.Educated at Clifton College and a cricketing team-mate of Gloucestershire's W G Grace, Robert Bush was an extraordinary man with a lineage back to the first Bishop of Bristol.Bush travelled to Australia in 1877 to explore the area north of Perth. After several hazardous expeditions, he settled down to become a successful sheep farmer, an influential politician and a founding vice-president of the Western Australia Cricket Association.He returned to Bristol in 1905. Now, a multi-millionaire, he bought Bishop's Knoll mansion with its extensive gardens and views over the Avon Gorge. Bush quickly established a civic and business life back in Bristol and served as Sheriff in 1912. At the start of WW1, Bush wanted to do something for his adopted country, so he converted Bishop's Knoll into a 100-bed hospital for Australian wounded. More than 2000 Australian soldiers were treated and recovered there.In the 1970s, Bishop's Knoll was demolished and the gardens and arboretum came under the care of the Woodland Trust.A replica of a 1919 commemorative plaque that once adorned the hallway, now stands in the gardens - a fitting reminder of what once stood on the site and a tribute to Mr and Mrs Bush and the extraordinary work they carried out there during the First World War.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Inside this book you will find the previously untold stories of 200 incredible women from Bath's history. They were all women who helped to shape Bath into the extraordinary city that it is today. A few of them you will know. but most of them will be new names to you.You can expect to find 26 suffragists, six artists, four doctors, two pioneering police officers and one big-hearted chicken in here. plus many more besides. Such as the sisters who enjoyed wild swimming into their 70s, the woman who founded a community of almshouses for single women, the doctor who travelled to her patients by horse so as not to be late, and the homeowner who made her voice heard by sunbathing in a scandalously yellow bikini. These women come from all walks of life and all parts of the city, spanning laundresses and workhouse inmates to theatre revolutionaries and city councillors. Every woman featured in these pages has made her mark on this city and deserves her moment in the sun.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Of Earth and Sky describes 30 projects created by international artist Luke Jerram from 2019 to 2025. As well as providing updates on the staggeringly popular Museum of the Moon and Gaia, it also features the very latest artworks including Helios, charitable creative projects from the new Jerram Foundation, and many more, most recently relating to planetary health.A specialist in creating visual artwork which often attracts large audiences and publicity, Jerram gives an insight into how he works in collaboration with other artists, performers, scientists, anthropologists and members of the public, right around the world, to create these astonishing projects.Explore how the artist expertly creates opportunities to bring people together.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Of Earth and Sky describes 30 projects created by international artist Luke Jerram from 2019 to 2025. As well as providing updates on the staggeringly popular Museum of the Moon and Gaia, it also features the very latest artworks including Helios, charitable creative projects from the new Jerram Foundation, and many more, most recently relating to planetary health.A specialist in creating visual artwork which often attracts large audiences and publicity, Jerram gives an insight into how he works in collaboration with other artists, performers, scientists, anthropologists and members of the public, right around the world, to create these astonishing projects.Explore how the artist expertly creates opportunities to bring people together.…

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New. How much do you know about Bristol? Why does it look the way it looks? What secrets do its streets hide? What stories could its buildings tell if they had a voice?Michael Manson takes you on a search to find the soul of the city where he has lived for more than 45 years.The Bristol Miscellany began as a compendium of random facts and has grown into a treasure trove of tales from the city's rich and diverse history; from hidden rivers, medieval walls and public protests to links with slavery, prisons, and the treatment of mental illness.It's a literary 'curiosity shop' of bitesize pieces of interest from Bristol's past, from Britain's first woman doctor to Bristol Cars.Dip in and learn things about Bristol you didn't know before and perhaps you'll not only see the city in a new light but be inspired to embark upon your own voyage of discovery.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. How much do you know about the history of Bristol? Why does it look the way it does? What secrets do its streets hide? What stories would its buildings tell if they had a voice?In Volume Two of Manson's Bristol Miscellany, author and historian Michael Manson continues his search for the soul of the city. Accessibly written the book contains an array of fascinating, enjoyable and sometimes shocking accounts of Bristol's past. It is extensively illustrated.Volume Two of Manson's Bristol Miscellany includes:Getting around: roads, ferries, trams, trains, planes and bridges.Webs of communication: newspapers and telecommunications.Earth, wind and flood: weather extremes, floods and earthquakes.Realists and romantics: a new poetic movement, literary and cultural connections.A roof over your head: almshouses, workhouses, orphanages and social housing.Buildings of Bristol: bricks and stones, grand houses, town squares, windmills and post war reconstruction.And so much more.…