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Retired professional engineers' club - Bristol. Stockbroker and Entrepreneur Sir George White 1854-1916. Bristol tramways Co. 1874 / electrification 1895. Bristol Aeroplane Company 1910. Bristol Commercial Vehicles 1912.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dame Eva Turner 1892-1990 opera singer attended St Anne's School 1901-1906
St Annes School, Bloomfield Road, St Annes, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Coal Merchant and Politician Samuel Plimsoll 1824-1898. Sloping Coal Chute 1859. Kings Cross Coal Depot 1866. Plimsoll Line 1875.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Mary Renault (Eileen Mary Challans) 1905-1983 Novelist attended this school 1920-1925
College Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920) wife of Napoleon III attended school here in 1836
2 Royal York Crescent, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Walter Savage Landor (1775-1864) poet lived here 1836-37
Penrose Cottage, Harley Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Site of Newgate Jail Francis Greenway - Father of Australian Architecture imprisoned here in 1812. Richard Savage - Poet & Playwright died here in 1743
Broadweir, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Gertrude Hermes b. 1901 wood engraver & sculptor died here 1983
5 Sion Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Eric Ball OBE 1903-1989 salvationist and composer - dedicated to God and worshipped here as a child, `The Beethoven of Brass'
Salvation Army Hall, Two Mile Hill Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #044
Aardman Animations founded in 1972 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton [full inscription unknown]
, Bristol, United Kingdom
Ada Vachell 1866-1923 champion of poor and disabled people and founder in 1895 of the 'Guild of the Handicapped' lived here from 1910-1923
Foley Cottage, 130 Hampton Rd, Redland, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Sir George Oatley (1863-1950) Architect (designed Wills Building, Bristol Baptist College, Wills Hall), lived here (1902-34)
Bishops House, Clifton Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Victoria Hughes 1897-1978 who befriended and cared for prostitutes when she worked here as a lavatory attendant from 1929-1962
Public toilets on the Downs, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Ronald Russell 1910-1994 Peggy Ann Wood 1912-1998 ran the Rapier Players repertory company here at the Little Theatre continuously from 1935-1963
Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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In Memory Of Mr. S. C. Smith-Cox Chairman 1977-1991
Newmarket Avenue, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #01i
Ruby Helder 1890-1938 "The Lady Tenor" and International Opera singer born nearby in Brooklyn Terrace and raised in the Glasshouse Hotel, Lawrence Hill died Los Angeles, USA
Flats at southern end of Easton Road, Easton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #043
Tivoli Music Hall where first moving pictures in Bristol were shown June 1896 [full inscription unknown]
Broadmead Shopping Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #052
Arnolfini Centre [full inscription unknown]
Arnolfini Centre, Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #040
Peter Nichols, Charles Wood, Deborah Kerr, Brenda Fricker, W. G. Homer and other Bristolians [full inscription unknown]
Council House, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #041
Queen's Picture House first purpose-built cinema in Bristol 1910 [full inscription unknown]
Castle Park, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #047
Old Vic Theatre School. Daniel Day Lewis, Miranda Richardson and Peter O' Toole [full inscription unknown]
Old Vic Theatre School, 1-2 Downside Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #048
The Picture House run by the Grace family 1919-1959 [full inscription unknown]
57 High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #049
The Watershed Media Centre established 1982 [full inscription unknown]
The Watershed, Bristol, United Kingdom
Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #039
William Friese-Greene 1855-1921 was educated on this site [full inscription unknown]
Queen Elizabeth II Theatre, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #042
J. Lee Thompson screenwriter and director of many films including Guns of Navarone and Yield to the Night born here August 1914 [full inscription unknown]
3 Westbury Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #051
ABC Cinema the oldest working cinema in Bristol [full inscription unknown]
ABC Cinema, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
Rt Rev. Dr Mervyn Stockwood Bishop of Southwark 1959-1980 born 1913, died 1995 As a Christian he inspired generosity. As a leader he fought for tolerance. Vicar of this parish from 1941 to 1955
Corner of Church Road/Cowper Street, Redfield, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Isaac Rosenberg (1890-1918) artist and poet was born at 5 Adelaide Place
25 Garamound House, Clarence Road, Redcliffe, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Guy Broadwith Tordoff 1908-1990 teacher of Esperanto, pacifist and committed Quaker who travelled widely in Eastern Europe to promote peace through better communication Lived here from 1923-1988
82 Pendennis Park, Brislington, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #1g
Ben Tillett 1861-1943 President of TUC and MP Born in Easton, Bristol in 1860. Founded the first unions for unskilled workers and a leader of the Great London Dock Strike of 1889. He went on to be a founder member of the Labour Party and the Daily Herald Newspaper.
8 Combefactory Lane, (upper Bannerman Road), Easton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Gaiety Cinema 1933-2000 On this site stood the Gaiety Cinema, the last family owned cinema in Bristol which showed films to an estimated eight million people
Corner of Crossways Rd and Wells Rd, Knowle, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Sir Robert Stephens (1931-1995) early star of the National Theatre, London stage and screen actor lived here from 1931 to 1939
34 Priory Rd, Shirehampton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Frank Norman (1930-1980) author and playwright was born here
151 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Sarah Guppy 1770-1852 inventor lived here 1841-52
9 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Eliza Walker Dunbar (1845-1925) pioneer woman doctor lived here 1883-1925
9 Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Annie Kenney 1879-1930 leading suffragette
23 Gordon Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Edward William Godwin 1833-1886 Bristol born architect, furniture and fabric designer responsible for the building of the Carriageworks, Stokes Croft, Wesbury-on-Trym village hall and restoration of St Mary Redcliffe Church lived here from 1862-1865
21 Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Paule Vezelay (Marjorie Watson-Williams) (1892-1984) abstract artist lived here 1939-1942
2 Rodney Place, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Ellen Sharples 1769-1849 Rolinda Sharples 1794-1838 mother and daughter, artists who lived here from 1821-1832
37 Canynge Rd, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Elizabeth Sturge 1849-1944 Helen Sturge 1858-1945 pioneers in womens suffrage and education for girls and young women
2 Durdham Park, Redland, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Paul Dirac 1902-1984 Nobel Prize winner for physics
15 Monk Road Bishopston, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Irene Rose 1883-1965 dancer and singer. President of the Music Hall Ladies Guild
26 Richmond Street, Totterdown, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Birthplace of Bristol's Aerospace industries 19th February 1910 In this building Sir George White, chairman of Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company, founded the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company and the Bristol Aeroplane Company, forerunners of British Aerospace
Halifax Building Society, Clare Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Catherine Grace 1907-1986 educational pioneer, founder of St Christopher's School
27 Upper Belgrave Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Hannah More 1745-1833 Educator, writer and social reformer, started the first school in Brislington at Keepers Cottage c1796
Keepers Cottage, Brislington Hill, Brislington, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Lady Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence 1867-1954 lecturer, writer, suffragist and pacifist who edited 'Votes for Women' was born here
20 Charlotte St, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Charlotte Keel 1888-1955 Alderma, health pioneer lived here from 1915-1955
15 Hereford Road, St Werburghs, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Ernest Bevin (1881-1951) General Secretary TGWU, MP and Foreign Secretary lived here
39 Saxon Road, St Werburghs, Bristol, United Kingdom
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William Budd 1811-1880 physician & epidemiologist pioneer in the isolation of infectious diseases lived here 1853-1855
Blackwells Bookshop, 89 Park Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol & South Wales Union Railway & Steam Ferry, opened September eighteen hundred & sixty three. Christopher James Thomas, Chairman. Railway & piers designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Randolph Sutton 1888-1960 music hall star was born here
29 Anglesea Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Royal Fort - Prince Rupert's Gate. Near this spot, on 11 September 1645, Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of King Charles I and Commander of the Royalist garrison of Bristol, surrendered the City to Sir Thomas Fairfax, Commander of Parliament's New Model Army and to Oliver Cromwell, his Master of Horse. This brick gatehouse is the most substantial remaining portion of the Royal Fort, a pentagonal bastion reconstructed by Prince Rupert after he had captured Bristol in 1643. Because of Bristol's strategic military position and value as a port, its capture by the Parliamentarian forces was a turning point in the Civil War.
Prince Rupert's Gate, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1852-1936) psychologist, first Vice Chancellor University of Bristol, lived here (1886-1903).
14/16 Canynge Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Hannah More (1745-1833) author, playwright, educationalist lived here (1829-33)
4 Windsor Terrace, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Cecil Powell physicist, Nobel Laureate, lived here 1954-69
12 Goldney Avenue, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Susanna Winkworth (1820-84) & Catherine Winkworth (1827-78) Susanna (Philanthropist)/ Catherine (Hymnologist), lived here (1862-74)
31 Cornwallis Crescent, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Sir Henry Newbolt (1862-1938) poet of Clifton College (most famous poem Vitai Lampada with its first line, There's a breathless hush in the Close tonight ... used to be included in every anthology of poetry)
Clifton College Close, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Chief Engineer - Bristol Aeroplane Company. Sir Archibald Russell 1904 - 1995. Brabazon 1949, Britiannia 1952, The world's only supersonic airliner Concorde 1969.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Samuel Jackson (1794-1869) painter, lived here (1843-69)
8 Canynge Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Inventor of Macadam Roads. John McAdam 1756 - 1836. System of Road Making 1810. Surveyor Bristol Turnpikes 1815. Bridge Valley Road built 1823.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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An eminent Bristolian Archibald Leach also known as Cary Grant 1904 - 1986. Movie Star by Graham Ibbeson Bronze Unveiled by Cary's widow Barbara Jayes 7 December 2001. Supported by Cary's family, friends and fans.
Millennium Promenade, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Balloon Pilot and Manufacturer Donald Cameron Born 1939. Bristol Belle (modern hot-air balloon) 1967. Breitling Orbiter (first round the world) 1999. Computer design of special shape balloons.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This house was erected by Giles Malpas of St Thomas Parish Gent for the use of the master of this school (Thomas Chatterton) AD 1749
Phippin Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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On this site W. Friese-Greene the inventor of the moving picture camera served his apprenticeship as a photographer from 1869-1875
67 Queens Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Sir Humphry Davy lived in this house in 1798 with Thomas Beddoes. M.D. whose son Thomas Lovell Beddoes. poet was born here 1803 Maria Edgeworth his aunt visited here
3 Rodney Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John George Lambton 1st Earl of Durham High Commisioner & Governor-General of British North America 1838 whose famous report inspired all subsequent British colonial policy lived in this house 1798-1805 as a pupil of Dr. Beddoes.
3 Rodney Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The site of Keith Floyd's first bistro 1969-1972
112 Princess Victoria Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Edward St John Daniel born here 1837 awarded the VC aged 17 in Crimean War
Windsor Terrace, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This building originally an hotel and assembly room was designed by Francis Howard Greenway 1777-1837 He became known as the Father of Australian Architecture for his later work in that continent
The Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Wickham Court Oliver Cromwell and General Fairfax held a Council of War at the house before the attack on Bristol Sept 1645
Wickham Court, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #045
Archibald Leach a pupil at this school 1909-1915 He gained great fame as Cary Grant
Bishop Road School, Bishopston, BS7 8LS, Bristol, United Kingdom
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On this corner site from 1791 - 1798 Joseph Cottle (1770 - 1853) bookseller, publisher and poet. The first effective publisher of the poems of Coleridge, Southey, Lamb and Wordsworth (some of whose works were written here)
Broad Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Naval Architect and Shipbuilder William Patterson 1795-1869. SS Great Western - first transatlantic liner 1838. SS Great Britain - biggest ship in the world 1843. Demerara - biggest sailing ship 1851.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Samuel Plimsoll originator of the load line known as the Plimsoll Line on ships. Born at 9 Colston Parade, Bristol on February 1824. Member of Parliament 1868 to 1880. In 1872 published "Our Seamen - an appeal" in which he shewed that a large proportion of sailors in the Merchant Service who perished at sea lost their lives from preventable causes such as overloading. Initiated and carried through almost single handed The Merchant Shipping Act of 1876. Died at Folkestone in 1898 buried at Cheriton a village nearby.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This tablet was placed here on June 21 1939 by the proprietors of the Orpheus cinema Bristol as a tribute to the genius of their fellow citizen William Friese-Greene, the inventor of kinematography, and to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his patent guaranteed by the British Patent Office June 21 1889
Orpheus Cinema, 51 Northumbria Drive , Bristol, United Kingdom
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James Cowles Prichard M.D. F.R.S Ethnologist lived here 1826-1845
Red Lodge, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Woodes Rogers 1679-1732 Great Seaman, Circumnavigator, Colonial Governor Lived in a house on this site
33-35 Queen Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Thomas Richard Guppy (1798-1882) engineer, friend and backer of I.K. Brunel lived here 1835-39
8 Berkeley Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Thomas Clarkson 1760 -1846. Stayed here in 1787 to research the condition of slaves being transported.
Seven Stars Public House, Thomas Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Henry Wills 1856-1922 engineer and philanthropist
23 Blenheim Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Ellen King MBE 1896-1968. Headmistress of Bristol's first nursery school which stood next to this 13th century hall. In recognition of her tireless work on behalf of the local community.
The Friary Building, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846) anti-slavery campaigner. This plaque commemorates the historic meeting in 1787 of Thomas Clarkson, Landlord Thompson and Bristol sailors at the Seven Stars public house. The testimony provided by Thompson and the sailors to Clarkson was used as evidence in parliament and helped the abolitionists to build a successful mass movement against slavery.
Seven Stars Public House, Thomas Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol Times & Mirror first published as the Bristol Postman 1713
The Old Bristol Times and Mirror Building, St. Stephen's Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol Engines & Rolls-Royce Sir Stanley Hooker 1907 - 1984 Merlin 45 & 61, Nene / Derwent V, Avon. Proteus 3, Olympus, Orpheus. Pegasus, RB211 Turbofan.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Scientist, Educator, Consultant Silvanus Thompson 1851-1916. Director Finsbury Technical College 1885-1915. Electrification of Will's Tobacco Factory 1886. Electromagnetism, Optics, Radiology.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Sir Allen Lane CH 1902-1970 founder in 1935 of Penguin Books lived here from 1910 to 1919
Broomcroft, 11 Cotham Vale, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #1b
From 1824 until 1912 this site housed the Easton Colliery. It was then purchased by the Hemmings family and has now become the head office of Hemmings Groups Holdings Limited
Hemmings Waste Disposal, St Gabriel's Road, Easton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Shakespeare Tavern. The Shakespeare Tavern, situated in historic Prince Street, Bristol, derives its name from The Theatre Royal in nearby King Street. Prince Street itself was named after Prince George of Denmark, consort of Queen Anne, who opened nearby Queen Square in 1702. The original Georgian mansion was initially a merchant house designed by architect John Strachan in 1725. In 1777, the Shakespeare Tavern finally became a dockside inn, supplying refreshment for the ship workers and warehousemen of the time.
68, Prince Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Beaufort Lodge of Freemasons [full inscription unknown]
Shakespeare Tavern, Prince Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #9c
Stapleton Road Railway Station [full inscription unknown]
Platform 1, Stapleton Road Station, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #10a
Kassam Ismail Majothi 1924-2002 born in India, he set up several successful grocery businesses in Uganda, Africa. In 1972 he came to Easton as a refugee and in 1978 created the famous family owned Bristol Sweet Mart, today one of Easton's most popular specialist food outlets. Hew was well known for his generosity and modesty to all.
71 St Marks Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John Frost 1784-1877 Chartist leader and social revolutionary buried at Horfield Parish church lived here from 1855 to 1877
68 Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Arthur Edward Satherley 1889-1986 [full inscription unknown]
Corner of Bartley Street and Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #01
Eddie Hapgood [full inscription unknown]
Hapgood Street, Barton Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Upon this ground A. E. J. Collins in a junior House Match in June 1899 scored 628 not out. This innings is the highest recorded in the history of cricket
Clifton College, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #1j
John William Henry Wall 1855 - 1915 Novelist and Local Historian, "The Shoemaker Poet". A Pioneer of the Bristol and District Co-op Movement, founded at 38 Croydon St and opened at 22 Houlton Street in 1884. He set up the "Shakespeare Boot Mart" at 15 Croydon Street in 1887. A Bootcutter, on low income, who with Co-operative and Socialist Principles, fought for the rights of Working-Class people.
Croydon House, Croydon Street, Easton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Hannah More 1745-1833 Christian educationalist, writer and anti-slavery campaigner, was born in the master’s house of this charity school, built c.1728.
Manor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This plaque was erected in February 1998 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Felix Road Adventure Playground established for the children of Easton, Bristol. The site was once the north coalyard of the former Easton Colliery, which stood here 1824-1912, and was later used as a stoneyard for Cowlins Ltd (1913-1963)
Felix Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Entrance to Eastville Workhouse [full inscription unknown]
100 Fishponds Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John James CBE 1906-1996 philanthropist who gave so much to the people of Bristol. Born & lived at 96 Philip Street, Bedminster.
96 Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Reg Gregory 1922-2009. Reg was born in Verrier Road. A lifelong member of the 36th Boys Brigade (Redfield), he was also an active supporter of the Barton Hill History Group. Reg campaigned tirelessly for his local community and was the driving force in the creation of the Wellspring in 2004.
Gregory Street, Barton Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Jack Board 1867-1924 Gloucester and England Wicket Keeper
22 Manor Road, Bishopston, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Bristol Bus Boycott 1963. Raghbir Singh was the first person to be employed as a conductor after the ban was lifted.
Bristol Bus Station, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Number 12 Felstead Road. Built singlehandedly John James Figgures b. 21st November 1931 d. 7th July 2008. He built this house for his family. His wife Barbara and sons Martin and Christopher. The ground was first broken on site late 1963 and we moved into this house in January 1977
12 Felstead Road, Southmead, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Great Western Cotton Factory "One day in 1838 that great bulk stood, complete and its wooden jaws gaped wide" William Sanigar (1954). "Wages were low, I earned 15 shillings a week for 60 hours hard labour" Florence Weekes (1918) cotton factory worker. In May 1968 the largest integrated cotton mill in Southern England was demolished and so finished the final cotton thread.
Wards Signs, Barton Hill Trading Estate, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This plaque commemorates the site of the Great Western Cotton Factory 1838-1923
Barton Hill Trading Estate, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Jessie Stephen MBE 1893-1979 councillor and trade unionist who in 1952 became the first woman president of the Trades Council. Lived and died here.
27 Chessel Street, Bedminster, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John Michael Ziman FRS 1925-2005 physicist, philosopher, humanist who explored the meaning of science in society. 'Science is public knowledge'. Lived here from 1964 to 1982
20 Eastfield, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Jolly Sailor The name of this public house is a reminder of the nearby River Avon and it situated on High Street, which follows the line of a Roman Road. The earliest recorded landlord was Charles Coole, who was in charge 1853-1874. The Jolly Sailor is a former George's Brewery pub, originally the Old Porter Brewery, established in 1788. George's Brewery closed in 1995.
High Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This is the site of the Village Pound and Stocks. On it the Hanham Ebenezer Methodist Church erected the Pound Sunday School opened in 1880 The school was demolished in 1962 to allow widening of the highway
High Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams first performed here on 15th December 1920
Shirehampton Public Hall, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Berthold Lubetkin 1901-1990 Architect lived here 1969-1990
Princess Victoria Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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A founder of the Egypt Exploration Society, Amelia Edwards 1831-1892 Novelist and Egyptologist lived at The Larches on this site from 1864 to 1892
Eastfield, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Carlos Trower (1850-1889) known as 'The African Blondin' lived here in 1876. High-Rope Performer, abolitionist, and philanthropist. He used his platform to promote the emancipation of enslaved people
17 Christmas Steps, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John Foster Mayor of Bristol founded this almshouse in 1483 and later the adjoining Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne. Dr George Owen Physician to king Henry VIII added to the endowment in 1553
Foster's Almshouses, Colston Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John Foster, Mayor of Bristol [full inscription unknown]
16-17 Small Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel 9th April 1806 - 15th September 1859 This tablet was set up by the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust 15th September 1959
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Engineer - Great Western Railway 1841. Isambard Brunel 1806-1859. SS Great Western 1838, SS Great Britain 1843, Thames Tunnel 1843, Royal Albert Bridge 1859, SS Great Eastern 1859, Clifton Bridge 1864
Engineers Walk, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Director of Great Western Railway Thomas Guppy 1797-1882 1000 HP engine for SS Great Britain 1843. Marine & Civil Engineer in Naples 1854. Guppy fish named after a nephew 1866.
Engineers Walk, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Frank Barnwell 1880-1938 Pioneer in Bristol and British Aviation lived here
David's Lane, Alveston, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dame Clara Butt 1873-1936 Concert singer lived here from 1882-1886
6 Bellevue Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Strimer sisters lived here for 50 years to 1950 Berta Sacof Councillor & Magistrate, 1899-1989 Helen Bloom Councillor, Alderman & Lord Mayor, 1901-1987 Jeannette Britton Councillor & Alderman, 1910-1991 They served their community
8 Cranbrook Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Born here on 6th August 1891 Field Marshal The Viscount Slim of Bishopton KG GCB GCMG GCVQ GBE DSO MC 1891-1970. A great military commander, he led the Fourteenth Army in the victorious Burma campaign during the Second World War, was Chied of the Imperial General Staff 1948-1952 and Governor General of Australia 1953-1960
72 Belmont Road, St Andrews, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Bristol Boys. Tom Cribb (1781-1848). Jem Belcher (1781-1811). John Gully (1783-1863). 'Big' Ben Brain (1753-1794). Henry Pearce (1777-1809). [full inscription unknown]
The Hatchet Inn, Frogmore Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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William James Müller 1812-1845 artist lived here.
The White Harte, Park Street Avenue, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Quaker's Burial Ground. Hermit's Cave. This cave was a fourteenth century hermitage. John Sparkes, the first hermit, was installed here in 1346 by Thomas Lord Berkeley, to pray for him and his family. Successive hermits continued to occupy the cave until the seventeenth century. Inside the cave are 177 small Quaker headstones. Several famous Bristol names are represented, including: Alloway, Wall, Ring, Harford, Sturge, Smyth, Grace, Whitworth, Holden, Jennings. The earliest is 1669, the latest is 1923. The youngest was eight months, the oldest was 99 years.
Quaker Burial Ground, Radcliffe Way, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This land, purchased in 1665 by Quakers and used by them as a burial ground until 1923, was given to the citizens of Bristol in 1950.
Redcliffe Way, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Henry Cruger Born America 1739, Lived in this house. Resident in Bristol 1757-1790 Mayor of Bristol, Merchant Venturer, Member of Parliament, U.S. Senator Died 1827
Great George Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Easton Time Signs Trail #18
Baptist Mills Brassworks (1702-1814) The Brassworks was founded by a Quaker, Abraham Darby I (1678-1717) in 1702 [full inscription unknown]
Evergreen Primary Academy, Baptist Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Doctor William Gilbert Grace MRCS LRC [full inscription unknown]
Easton Leisure Centre, Stapleton Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Eveline Dew Blacker 1884-1956 architect lived here from 1901 and died here
20, Victoria Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Norah Cooke-Hurle (born Fry) 1871 - 1960 Educationalist and mental health pioneer lived at Brislington Hill House on this site from 1915 - 1921
Stars and Stripes Pool Hall, Bath Road, Brislington Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bob Hope 1903-2003 comedian and actor [full inscription unknown]
St Georges Park, St George, Church Road entrance, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Neil Arnott 1789-1874 inventor of the water bed lived here 1816
By the harbour, Bristol, United Kingdom
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I. K. Brunel's SS Great Britain Launched here in 1843 as the world's largest and the first iron-hulled, screw-propelled ocean going ship. Towed home from the Falkland Isles 1970.
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Built 1664 The Llandoger Trow takes its name from the trows (flat bottomed sailing barges) which came to the Welsh Back
Little King Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Transport Heritage Site 'Red Wheel' #36
SS Great Britain An outstanding example of I. K. Brunel's innovative design that made a significant contribution to society and mechanical engineering. It was the first iron-hulled, screw-propelled vessel to cross any ocean. It was conceived as a key element in the integrated transport system from London to the New World.
Great western Dock, Gasferry Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Born here 7 September 1855 William Friese-Greene The pioneer of Cinematography This commemoration plaque was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Bristol, Ald. Harry Crook, J. P. on the occasion of the inventor's centenary 7th September 1955 and honoured by the Bristol Savages, Bristol Civic Society, Western Counties Photographic Federation Institute of Bristol Photographers Bristol Amateur Cine Society Bristol Photographic Society Bristol Camera Club and citizens of his native city. This plaque was transferred here from Number 12 College Street which once stood opposite.
Council House, College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Exchange erected 1743 architect John Wood of Bath .This plaque was presented to the City of Bristol by the City of Bath to mark the bicentenary of his death May 1954
The Exhange, Corn Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Avon Street Locomotive Works 1841-1904 Approximately 1,475 steam locomotives were built on this site by Stohert Slaughter, Slaughter Gruning and Avonside Engine Companies for use in this country and on railways throughout the world.
Entrance Ibis Hotel, Avon Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Amir Esmaeli 1943-2005 Wrestling Champion. Iranian Pahlevan 'Champion of Champions' Amir and the Esmaeli family trained top athletes and local youngsters here at Universal Health Sudio 1985-2005
Redcross Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Thomas Lawrence 1769-1830 portrait painter
7 Redcross St, St Judes, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Exchange (1743-1993). This plaque was unveiled by Councillor J. Channon, Lord Mayor of Bristol on 18th September 1993 to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Exchange Building.
The Exchange, Clare Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Ancient Court of Pie Poudre. Was annually proclaimed from this site from medieval times until 1971. The Court settled disputes at the great fairs and markets that were held in Old Market from the twelfth century onwards.
, Bristol, United Kingdom
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On this site stood The Bush, a celebrated coaching inn. Edmund Burke M.P. used it as his election campaign headquarters. In Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens had Mr. Winkle stay there. The inn later became Bush Chambers, where Bristol & West Building Society was founded in 1850. The present building was erected in 1857 by The West of England and South Wales District Bank. The Architects W. B. Gingell and T. R. Lysaght based its High Renaissance style on Jacopo Sansovino's Library of St. Mark, Venice. It has been occupied by Lloyds Bank Limited since 1892 and the exterior remains substantially in its original form.
Corn Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Robert Taylor GC 1920 - 1950 Robert Taylor who lived here all his life. Killed trying to stop armed robbers at Lloyds Bank, Westbury on March 13th 1950. He was awarded the George Cross for bravery
24 Victoria Park, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Russ Conway 1925-2000 pianist, composer and entertainer, born Trevor H Stanford lived here 1929-1944
2 Dean Lane, Southville, Bristol, United Kingdom
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1497 In this street lived John Cabot venturer & navigator.
St. Nicholas Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This tablet erected 1937 marks the last site of the head of the quay pipe conduit which for many years was one of the principal sources of water supply for the inhabitants of the city and for ships in the harbour. The springs at Ashley Down supplying this conduit before becoming the property of the commonality of the city in 1391, belonged to the friars of the Order of Preachers.
Eagle House, St. Stephen's Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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In a house near this site was born Robert Southey 1774-1843. Poet Laureate 1813.
Pridential Buildings, 11-19 Wine Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The White Lodge. Griffin Lane 1413. Now Lower Park Row.
Lower Park Row, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dame Katharine Furse, the first director of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, was born here [full inscription unknown]
Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Jeremy Rees visionary arts administrator who founded the Arnolfini Centre for the Contemporary Arts in Bristol, and was its Director for the first 25 years
20 Canynge Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dr C. R. Burch CBE FRS 1901-1983 scientist and engineer lived here 1940-1967
11 Percival Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Archibald Alec Leach better known as Cary Grant was born in this house 18th January 1904
15 Hughenden Road, Horfield, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #046
Cary Grant Archibald Leach the great Hollywood star was a pupil here 1915 - 1918
Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, United Kingdom
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In this house on this site the first American consulate in Great Britain was established in September 1792
Queen Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Princess Caraboo Real name Mary Wilcocks 1791-1864 Arrived in Almondsbury on April 3rd 1817 and successfully passed herself off as Princess Caraboo from Javasu (a non-existent island) from which she claimed to have been kidnapped by pirates. Exposed ten weeks later, Mary emigrated to America returning to London 1824 and subsequently Bedminster where she became a leech dealer. From 1851 to the end of her life she lived at No 11 Princess Street.
11 Princess Street, Bedminster, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Ralph Benjamin born 1922. Electronic Command-and-Control Systems 1946, The 'mouse' display-to-computer interface 1947, The World's first Digital Data New 1947, Radar detection of buried landmines 1995, Microwave detection of breast tumours 2006.
Engineers Walk, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol radial aero engines Sir Roy Fedden 1885-1973 Jupiter 1920, Mercury 1927, Pegasus 1931, sleeve valve - Perseus 1932, Taurus 1937, Centaurs 1938
Engineers Walk, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Railway engineer, protege of Brunel, Charles Richardson 1814-1896 Bristol and South Wales Union Railway 1863 spliced cricket bat and bowling catapult, Severn Tunnel 1886
Engineers Walk, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Industrial Revolution. Abraham Darby 1678-1717. First Metallurgical Laboratory 1702, Casting iron in sand moulds 1707, Smelting iron with coke 1710.
Engineers Walk, Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Wardrobe Ensemble born here 2011
Rehearsal Rooms, Bristol Old Vic Theatre, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Second Lieutenant Hardy Parsons VC 1897-1917 awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously after single-handed defence of position against German flamethrower attack in the First World War lived here 1915-1916
54 Salisbury Road, Redland, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Born 1841, died 1927 Miss Emma Saunders "The Railwaymen's Friend". Erected by railway workers and friends in grateful remembrance of her fifty years devoted Christian service
Temple Meads Station, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #050
Former pupils of Clifton College Michael Redgrave, Trevor Howard, John Cleese and John Housman [full inscription unknown]
Clifton College, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol Royal Blind Asylum or School of Industry for the Blind 1793-1968 Originally situated in the centre of Bristol, it was one of the oldest institutions for the blind in the world and accepted pupils from all over the country. Work started on the new school on this site in 1909 and it opened in 1911. Declining numbers led to the closure of the school in 1968 and the building was demolished in 1971.
Henleaze Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Clifton Spa Pump Room opened 1st August 1894 architect Philip Munro (1843-1911). Built by Sir George Newnes at the request of the Society of Merchant Venturers as a place to take the healing waters and listen to lunch-time concerts.
Avon Gorge Hotel, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Guild of British Mariners founded in 1445 maintained a priest and twelve poor seamen. Their Chapel of St. Clement stood on this site. In 1553 the disused chapel became the Hall of the Society of Merchant Venturers. The Hall was rebuilt 1719. In 1940 it was destroyed by enemy action.
25 King Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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On Good Friday 11th April 1941 this tramline was thrown over the adjoining houses by a high explosive bomb which fell on Redcliffe Hill. It is left to remind us how narrowly the church escaped destruction in the war 1939-1945.
Graveyard, St Mary Redcliffe Church, 12 Colston Parade, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Monica Sjöö 1938-2005 Artist, Writer and Ecofeminist Activist lived here 1961-1973
47 Princess Victoria Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
Sir Archibald Russell F.R.S. 1904-1995 BAC Chief Engineer Brabazon, Britannia and Concorde Lived here 1971-1994
Glendower House, Clifton Park, Bristol, United Kingdom
John Henry Iles 1871-1951 [full inscription unknown]
Sommerville Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John Addington Symonds (1840-93) poet, critic, historian of the Renaissance, lived here (1865-71)
7 Victoria Square, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol & South Wales Union Railway This is the remaining part of the terminal pier from which train passengers embarked for Portskewett The service commenced in 1863 and terminated in 1886 with the opening of the Severn rail tunnel.
Severn Beach, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This plaque commemorates the crossing from the ferry near the English stones during the 18th century of John and Charles Wesley Founders of Methodism on their journeys to Wales and Ireland Dedicated for the 250th anniversary of their conversion, May 28th 1988
Severn Beach, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Professor of Chemistry Sir Humphry Davy 1778-1829. Properties of Nitrous Oxide 1799. Discovery of Elements by Electrolysis 1807. Miner's safety lamp 1815.
Anchor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Professor Wallace Fox CMG 1920-2010 Pioneer in Tuberculosis Research Lived here 1920-1936
10 Somerville Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This building housed the Bristol Troubadour folk music club 1966 - 1971 Which first used the address 'Clifton Village'
5 Waterloo Street, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This building was erected in 1818 as the Clifton Club Rooms. It was sold in 1851 as schoolrooms for children of the industrial classes. The Clifton Club moved into Clifton Hotel and Assembly Rooms in The Mall where they remain to this day. In 1965 the Christchurch Schools relocated to Royal Park, and this building became the library for Clifton
Clifton Village Library 13 Princess Victoria Street BS8 4BX, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol & West of England Society for Women’s Suffrage First met here on 24 January 1868 One of the earliest groups to campaign for votes for women's suffrage until the vote was won
3 West Mall Clifton BS8 4BH, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dr. W. G. Grace cricketer lived here 1894-6
15 Victoria Square, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This building, originally an Hotel and Assembly Rooms for the Clifton Spa Pump Room, was designed by Francis Greenway 1777-1837 later known as the Father of Australian Architecture
The Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, Bristol, United Kingdom
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In this house Thomas Chatterton 1752-1770 poet was born
St Thomas Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Thomas Chatterton poet attended this school, born 1752, died 1770.
Redcliffe Way, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This plaque was unveiled on 4th September 1986 by Sir George Porter P.R.S. President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the laying of the Clifton Suspension Bridge foundation stone by his predecessor the Marquis of Northampton on 27th August 1836 at 7.17 a.m.
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This Bridge was designed in 1830 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) Construction began in 1836 but was interrupted in 1834 through the lack of funds. It was not until 1864 five years after Brunel's death that the bridge was completed as a monument to his fame, the chains used being those from the Hungerford Bridge designed and erected by him in 1843.
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Mary Carpenter aided by Lady Byron founded this Reformatory AD 1854.
Park Row, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Hester Thrale (Mrs Piozzi) Dr. Johnson's friend b. 1741 died here 2nd May 1821
20 Sion Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Jeremy Marsh "Jem" Founder of Marcos Sports Car and Racing Driver was born here April 15th 1930
22 Carlton Mansions, Tyndalls Park Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Birthplace of Sir Bernard Lovell O.B.E. F.R.S 31 August 1913 - 06 August 2012 Scientist, Physicist, Astronomer. Founder of the Lovell Radio Telescope at Jodrell Bank. His continued involvement led to significant exploration of space.
94 West Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The inaugural meeting to revive the Ffestiniog Railway was held here 8 September 1951. The world's oldest narrow gauge railway
St Mary’s House, Tyndall Park Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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William Budd M.D., F.R.S. 1811-1880 physician and epidemiologist lived here 1860-1865
13 Lansdown Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Richard Langton Gregory FRS CBE 1923-2010 Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol. Seeing through illusions, he explained visual phenomena such as this Café Wall Illusion
Workhouse Kitchen, St Michael's Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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"His Masters Voice". Mark Barraud 1848-1887 owner and master of Bristol born dog Nipper 1884-1895 was employed as a scenic designer in the old Prince's Theatre in Park Row
Corner of Park Row/Woodland Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Rummer Lodge of Freemasons held its inaugural meeting on 12th November 1735 in the original Rummer Inn which stood opposite this site
All Saints Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bob Hope (born Leslie Townes Hope) 1903-2003 Comedian, Hollywood film star & entertainer to the troops during four wars. Lived here from Summer 1907 to Summer 1908 before emigrating to America.
14 Clouds Hill Avenue, St George, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Great Western Steamship Company Drawing Offices built from 1839. Grade II* listed and maintained by the ss Great Britain Trust. Restoration work in 2008 was made possible by a legacy from John Solway (1944 - 2007). Life long member and long-standing supporter of the ship.
Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol, United Kingdom
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The Brunel Institute Building stands on the site of the ss Great Western Steamship Co. engine factory which stood here from 1839 to 1941. It was used to forge the engines for the ss Great Britain and other steamships since c. 1850. The building was mostly destroyed in bombing raids in 1941. This new building replicates the size and architectural style of the original building and incorporates surviving fragments of the original.
Brunel Institute building - Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Daniel Wade Acraman 1775 - 1847. Iron founder and merchant, erected this building, Acraman's Warehouse, No. 1 Quay in 1831. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called him "the father of the Fine Arts in this city."
Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom
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S.S. "Great Western" (Designed by I. K. Brunel) The first steamship built for & engaged in regular transatlantic trade was launched near this spot on the 19th of July 1837. Length 236 feet, beem 35 feet. First voyage Bristol to New York 8th to 23rd April 1838.
M Shed - Princes Wharf, Bristol, United Kingdom
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In memory of the countless African men, women and children whose enslavement and exploitation brought so much prosperity to Bristol through the African slave trade. Unveiled on 12 December 1997 during European year against racism. By Ian White Member of the European Parliament for Bristol and Philippa Gregory author of "A Respectable Trade".
M Shed - Princes Wharf, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Adolph Leipner (1827-1894) founded first University Botanic Garden at Woodland Road. Co-founder of Bristol Naturalists Society lived here from 1870 to 1894.
47 Hampton Park, Cotham, Bristol, United Kingdom
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A V Alexander, 1st Earl of Hillsborough KG CH PC 1885 – 1965 Labour and Co-operative Party politician First Lord of the Admiralty 1929 – 1931, 1940 – 1946 Minister of Defence, 1946 – 1950 Lived in Barton Hill 1886 – 1903
43 Ducie Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
Balázs László Győrffy Hungarian refugee 1938 – 2012 Pioneering physicist International swimmer Political campaigner and humanitarian Lived here 1971 – 2012
39 Hampton Park, Bristol, United Kingdom
Jacob’s Wells Theatre 1729-1799 On this site stood one of the first playhouses in Bristol
Jacob’s Wells Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Hilda Cashmore 1876 – 1943 Quaker, feminist and community worker Founded Barton Hill Settlement in 1911 Warden from 1911 to 1926
43 Ducie Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Emma Martin 1812-1851 Campaigning feminist, atheist and socialist Freethinker and writer Pioneering midwife Lived near this site 1835-1839
5 Bridewell Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Andrew Keller FRS 1925 – 1999 Hungarian refugee, who discovered chain folding in polymer crystals. His work empowered global advances in materials technologies, benefiting aerospace, medicine and electronics. Lived here 1966 – 1999
41 Westbury Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
Professor William Herapath 1796-1868 pioneering analytical and forensic chemist and prominent Bristol politician lived here 1800-1819
The Pack Horse, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Lieutenant Terry Waters GC 1929 - 1951 Awarded George Cross for gallantry while in captivity Died of wounds following Imjin River Battle Korea 1951 Lived here 1938 - 1948
29 Stoke Grove, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Gordon Welchman 1906 – 1985 Key contributor to World War II British codebreaking at Bletchley Park and abroad Computer science pioneer and inventor Born at the former St Mary's Vicarage, Radley Road, Fishponds and baptised in this church
St Mary's Church, Manor Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Robert Southey 1774 – 1843 Poet, historian, biographer and essayist, Poet Laureate 1813 – 1843 Lived here 1802 – 1803 'The only existing entire man of letters'
87 Kingsdown Parade, Bristol, United Kingdom
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This building was the home to Aled Richards Trust and Terrence Higgins Trust At the heart of Bristol's response to the HIV epidemic A place of support and friendship for people living with HIV 1992 – 2017
8 West Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
Banksy 19-20 prankster lived here & there
The Point, 76 Stokes Croft, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Beryl Cook (1926-2008) Artist Lived here 1998-2002
The Coach House, 1A Camp Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Eddie Cochran 1938-1960 Singer, songwriter & guitarist Played his last concert at the Bristol Hippodrome 16th April 1960
Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustines Parade, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Frank Matcham (1854-1920) theatre architect designed this theatre
Hippodrome, St Augustines Parade, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Iris Murdoch DBE 1919 – 1999 Novelist and philosopher, attended Badminton School 1932 – 1938
Badminton School, Westbury Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Frederick Charles Frank Lived here [full inscription unknown]
Orchard Cottage, Grove Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Theresa Garnett 1888 – 1966 Suffragette Imprisoned here in 1909
19 Cambridge Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Mary Fedden OBE RA RWA 1915 – 2012 Artist, painter and printmaker Lived here 1915 – 1920
52 Downs Park East, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Walter Ayles 1879 – 1953 Labour councillor and Bristol MP Imprisoned for opposition to the First World War Lived here 1911 – 1928
12 Station Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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John Dando Sedding 1838 - 1891 Church architect and influential figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement Lived here 1873 - 1875
4 Berkeley Crescent, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Crofton Endres Gane 1878-1967 Furniture manufacturer and champion of Modernist design Social benefactor and a pioneer of Bristol- Hannover city twinning, a founder of Bristol Folk House and the Gane Trust On this site stood the showroom of P E Gane Ltd 1860-1940
College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom
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BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC West 1
The Bamboo Club (1966-1977) was the home of ska, reggae and blue beat. Created by Tony and Lalel Bullimore, Bob Marley, Ben E King, Desmond Dekker, Percy Sledge and Jimmy Cliff played here. Awarded by BBC Radio Bristol
The Bamboo Club, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bristol Civic Society Crofton Endres Game 1878-1967 Möbelfabrikant und Verfechter des modernen Designs Sozialer Wohltäter und Pionier der Städtepartnerschaft zwischen Bristol und Hannover, Gründer des Bristol Folk House und des Gane Trust An dieser Stelle befand sich der Ausstellungsraum von P E Gane Ltd 1860-1940
39 College Green, Bristol, United Kingdom
From near this place on July 26th 1643. Colonel Henry Washington attacked the Parliamentary defences between Royal Fort and Brandon Hill. with a small force he effected "Washingtons Breach" (at the present junction of Park Row and Park Street) through which the royalist troops entered Bristol and compelled its capitulation. He was the grandson of Lawrence Washington of Sulgrave and a collateral ancestor of George Washington (1732-1799) first President of the United States of America. Erected in 1931 by the Bristol Branch of the Geographical Association.
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The Fourteenth Army 1942-1945 This plaque commemorates the men and women of the fourteenth army, 1942-1945, led by Bristol-born Field Marshal Sir William ("Uncle Bill") Slim, the 1st Viscount Slim of Bishopston and Yarramulla, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, (1891-1970). Known as "The Forgotten Army", they defeated the Japanese invasion of India in 1944 and liberated Burma in 1945. This was Britain's largest and most diverse army comprision many nationalities and faiths. They fought for the cause of freedom. This plaque was commissioned and supported by the Burma Plaque Commemorative Appeal Committee, The Cultural Palace, Ray King and the Burma Star Association, Friendship Global, TocH, Gurkha Veterans Foundation, Sikh Resource Centre, the John James Bristol Foundation, Veterans donations, Bristol City Council, the Bristol Commonwealth Society and Living Easton.
Adjacent to the Cenotaph in the Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dr Beryl Corner (1910-2007) Pioneer Paediatrician Lived here 1932-1983
Elton House, Rodney Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
Emily Sturge 1847 – 1892 Elizabeth Sturge 1849 – 1944 Emily Sturge, co-founder of Redland High School for Girls, and founding member of the first Bristol Women’s Suffrage Society. Elizabeth Sturge, Vice-President and Council member of Redland High School for Girls, helped to create better housing for working people. Founded in 1882, the school stood on this site until 2016 when it merged with The Red Maids’ School to form Redmaids’ High School.
Redland Court Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Maggie Shapland BEM 1946-2020 Database Consultant, Conservationist, Author, Automobilist Restored this garage 1978
97 Princess Victoria Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
Dame Agatha Christie (Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller) Author was married to Captain Archibald Christie, RFC on Christmas Eve in 1914 at Emmanuel Church on this site
Emmanuel Court, Guthrie Road, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Eleanor Addison Phillips 1874 – 1952 Founder President of the Venture Club 1920, by invitation of Bristol Rotary The world's first organisation to encourage women in civic, social and economic life. Known as a Category Club; merging with Soroptimist International in 1930. Headmistress, Clifton High School 1908 – 1933
Clifton High School, Bristol, United Kingdom
Lord Macaulay Historian Poet Statesman (whose mother was a Bristolian) lived in this house in 1852. Born 1800. Died 1859.
16 Caledonia Place, Bristol, United Kingdom
Susanna Morgan 1772-1856 Social Reformer Lived here 1801-1832
1 Gloucester Row, Bristol, United Kingdom