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15 photos of Bristol under snow in recent years
Bristol Nostalgia
With white flurries set to hit the South West this month, we’ve taken a look back at photos from recent years when snow fell on the city
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The little-known Bristol artefact that was loved by Queen Elizabeth II
Bristol Nostalgia
First conceived more than half a century ago, Bristol’s answer to the Bayeux Tapestry is still on show. Eugene Byrne reports.
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Looking back at 30 forgotten Bristol schools that closed down decades ago
Bristol Nostalgia
These photos will bring back memories for former pupils
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Meet the Barton Hill man whose home has become a mini-museum
Barton Hill
He is looking for a suitable venue for the items of local historical interest
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Old photos of Bristol pubs pictured over the years in 18 images
Bristol Nostalgia
Not a brunch menu or margarita in sight at these old-school Bristol pubs
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The much-loved 1980s Bristol leisure centre that met a sad end
Bristol Nostalgia
It's been closed for almost two decades but many still have fond childhood memories
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Bristol was once home to the 'world's fattest married couple' and people came from all over to see them
Bristol Nostalgia
In the 1939 Register James Connolly and his wife Linda - also known as Barney and Joy Worth - were listed as the ''world's fattest married couple'
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Old photos of Bristol in 1993 show how the city looked 31 years ago
Bristol Nostalgia
A gallery of photos shows how the city looked in the year 1993
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Decaying Bristol building is finally demolished to make way for new development
Housing crisis
The demolition of the building was delayed, having previously been expected to commence in early 2023
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5,000 animals rehomed by Bristol Animal Rescue centre in past decade
Animals
The RSPCA celebrates its 200th anniversary this year
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Bristol city centre pictured exactly 18 years ago when it was a building site
Bristol Nostalgia
The redevelopment was unveiled in the early to mid-2000s, and there was a lot of excitement about how it would look like when it was finally finished
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13 things we miss about Christmas growing up
ITV
Using your pocket money to buy your mum bath salts
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From C&A to The Natural World: These shops will make you yearn for 90s Bristol
Bristol Nostalgia
The 90s was a great time to grow up in Bristol
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Pictures show old Cribbs Causeway photos from the 90s
Bristol Nostalgia
There were huge queues on opening day
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Unearthed photos from six decades ago when a blanket of snow started and ended 1961
Bristol Nostalgia
Sledging or taking a winter wonderland stroll were the order of the day in 1961
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Bristol Ice Rink pictured before it was demolished a decade ago
Bristol Nostalgia
Revisit the popular city attraction that closed in 2012 and the ice skaters who loved it
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Part of New York City is built on broken bits of Bristol
Bristol Nostalgia
The Waterside Plaza development, in Manhattan, would not have been possible without rubble created by the Luftwaffe
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Old Bristol photos show school nativity and Christmas plays in the 1990s and 2000s
Christmas
Archive images show children from all over Bristol joining in an age-old festive tradition
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Old Bristol photos show St Nicholas Market over the years including forgotten stalls
Bristol Nostalgia
Some traders like Pieminister and Eat a Pitta are still going strong at St Nick's all these years later
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When The Young Ones comedy stars ran wild on the streets of Bristol
Bristol Nostalgia
Flashback photos from the archive show alternative 1980s BBC sitcom being filmed on location in and around the city
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What Bristol city centre looked like in the 1960s
Bristol Nostalgia
Some streets and landmarks have changed, others still remain much the same more than half a century on
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The Bristol shops from our childhood we wish could come back
Bristol Nostalgia
Including Woolworths, C&A and Lewis's
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The long-lost Bristol country estate now buried by a busy neighbourhood
Bristol Nostalgia
We took a look back in our archive to explore the history of an area that's now busy with Bristol University students
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Bristol fish and chip shops pictured over the years including those we've lost
Bristol Nostalgia
Some have truly stood the test of time all these decades later, while others sadly closed long ago
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Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
EducationSome teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announcesThe government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education
Morrisons issues important message to shop and café users
Morrisons
The supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars
Doctor issues weight loss hair and skin 'seek help' warning
Health
Weight loss can have effects on the body that some might not consider
Queen's favourite takeaway she'd send footman out to collect
The Queen
The Queen might have dined on some of the finest food in the world - but she was still partial to the occasional takeaway, and would send a footman to collect it
Aldi 'do not eat' warning over popular food item as police launch investigation
Aldi
The recall was triggered by concerns that the product could possibly contain metal
Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
HealthExpert has three grim health reasons never to go barefoot around pool on holidayHe has warned about viruses, infections and more
Former footballer opens cupping salon in Easton
Easton
He quit his job seven months ago to open the shop on Stapleton Road
I tested Shark, Lakeland and Russell Hobbs steam mops - the best is now £50 off
Reach Review
Writer Narin Flanders compares three top spec steam mops and chooses her favourite features from each- one wins by far and a one off deal couldn't be more perfectly timed
Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announces
Education
The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education
Morrisons issues important message to shop and café users
Morrisons
The supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars