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Using old photographs, programmes and advertisements, this book takes a look at the history of cinema-going in the city of Bristol and its suburbs. From mobile cinemas to penny gaffs, this book chronicles the places frequented by Bristolians, including the ABC on Whiteladies Road, the Magic Box in Stokes Croft and the Picture House in Knowle.
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A complete edition of primary sources concerning dramatic and musical performance in Bristol from the Middle Ages until the time of Oliver Cromwell.
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Bristol is a major city and port in the south-west of England. In medieval times, it became the third largest city in the kingdom, behind London and York. Bristol was founded in the late Saxon period and grew rapidly in the 12th and 13th centuries. Initially, seaborne trading links with Ireland and France were particularly significant; later, from the 16th century onwards, the city became a focus for trade with Iberia, Africa, and the New World. This led to the growth of new industries such as brass manufacture, glass production and sugar refining, producing items for export, and processing imported raw materials. Bristol also derived wealth from the slave trade between Africa and the New Wo...
The Bristol City Miscellany - a book on the Robins like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club experiencing previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today - the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further - this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers to record defeats; from Ashton Gate to Kevin Mabbutt, and from Wembley appearances to Gary Johnson - it's all in The Bristol City Miscellany - can you afford not to own a copy?