Historic Bristol – A Heritage Walk

Bridgwater & District Archaeological Society

Historic Bristol – A Heritage Walk led by David Dawson
Saturday, 3rd September, 10.30 am

Meet at the North Porch, Church of St. Mary Redcliffe, 12, Colston Parade, Bristol, BS1 6RA
SANHS MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THIS EVENT FREE

TRANSPORT: Please make your own arrangements to get to Bristol (perhaps arranging car sharing if possible).
BY CAR: We recommend using the Park & Ride (rail may be unreliable on Saturday). The bus from the Ashton Gate Park & Ride site (BS3 2HB, accessed via A370 or link road from the A38) stops in Redcliffe Hill very near the church (& in the city centre at St. Augustin’s Parade for a return journey).

LUNCH: Please make your own arrangements for lunch. There is a number of eating places in the city around Broad Street – you could leave the walk here or continue on and return to the centre later.

DAVID DAWSON was curator of archaeology at Bristol Museum for 16 years before becoming head of the Somerset Museum Service so has an intimate knowledge of Bristol’s archaeological heritage.

THE ROUTE: Starting with the architectural splendours of St. Mary Redcliffe the walk will pass along Redcliffe Street, over Bristol Bridge to Castle Park to the remains of Bristol Castle. We will then explore the historic heart of Bristol around Broad Street. Participants may stop here or continue to explore the historic areas of Welsh Back and King Street & then return to the centre for the buses.
Urban walking; please wear suitable footwear and clothes and, perhaps, be prepared for showers.

VISITORS ARE WELCOME (a donation of £3 each is requested)
MORE INFORMATION: SECRETARY@BRIDGWATERARCHAEOLOGY.ORG.UK