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Bristol, The Theatre Royal 1890
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The Theatre Royal opened in 1766 and was modelled on Christopher Wren's Drury Lane Theatre in London. Also to be found in King Street in 1890 were the St Nicholas Almshouse, founded in 1656, complete with its own chapel, and the Merchant Adventurer's Almshouses, built in 1699. The latter was restored following damage sustained during the Blitz; St Nicholas's was extensively restored in the early 1960s.

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bristol

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Yvonne Veronica Anne Drake Married A Chafai (Moroccan) In Bristol In 1965
Hi, Does anyone remember a young woman born in 1943 called Yvonne Veronica Anne Drake who was working in a ladies clothing store in Bristol in 1965. Her dad was Peter Frank Drake, an Englishman serving in the RCAF in England and Canada. She married Tahar Chafai, a young Moroccan born 1941, on Dec 7, 1965 in Bristol, England. There is also a marriage record for ...see more
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Visit To Bristol May 2019
Visited my Grandson, who is at Bristol University - his last year. Never been to Bristol before and couldn't believe how many interesting sights there are to see. A City with so much history. Spent four exhausting days, full of amazing sights and history plus amazing Cathedral and Churches. Thanks to the Hop on Hop Off Bus. Doreen Josephine Hyner aged 80
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Denmark Street
During my search of my family history, I have discovered that a brother of my gran (Annie Brown nee Shill) owned a shop on Denmark street, Bristol. He ran a hairdressing business from 1917-1930. It was near to the Hatchet Pub, on a corner of the street. When his business closed for reasons I have yet to find out, the shop was taken over by by grandad's sister and brother-in-law, Sidney & Mary Caplin. They ...see more
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Lunch On Founder's Day At Christmas Steps!
I was a 'Red Maid' from 1966-72, and at the end of November it was 'Founder's Day' commemorating the founding of the school by John Whitson in 1634. As Bristolians will well know the Red Maids walked from John Whitson's tomb to the Cathedral on College Green for a memorial service. After that service I remember having lunch with my parents at Christmas Steps - wonderful fish and chips! ...see more
Bristol, Christmas Steps c1935
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